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He In the shuf fl ing (D)mad ing ness
(Em)of the lo co mo tive breath
His runs the all time los er
head bed long to his death.
Oh, he (Em)feels the pis ton scrap ing, dor
steam (Em)break ing on his (D)brow.
I Old (G)Char lie stole the han dle,
and the (B)train, it won’t stop go ing, no way to (D)slow (Em)down.
(G)Oh,
(Em)oh.
He sees his chil fl dren (D)jump ing off
(Em)catch at sta tions one by one.
His wom an and his best friend
in got and hav ing fun.
Oh, he’s (Em)crawl ing down the cor ri dor
steam (Em)on his hands and (D)knees.
I Old (G)Char lie stole the han dle,
and the (B)train, it won’t stop go ing, no way to (D)slow (Em)down.
(G)Oh,
(Em)oh.
No way (G)to (D)slow (Em)down.
No way (G)to (D)slow (Em)down.
No way (G)to (D)slow (Em)down.
Locomotive Breath — Simple Sheet Music
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"Locomotive Breath" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of E, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Locomotive Breath”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Locomotive Breath"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Locomotive Breath" by Jethro Tull played in?
- Locomotive Breath is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Locomotive Breath"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Locomotive Breath" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Locomotive Breath"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Locomotive Breath"?
- "Locomotive Breath" was originally performed by Jethro Tull. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Locomotive Breath"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, D, Em, G.
- What other songs by Jethro Tull can I play here?
- Try "THICK AS A BRICK", "AQUALUNG", "Another Christmas Song". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Locomotive Breath". Key of E, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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