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There’s a long
black train
com in’ down the line,
feed in’ off the souls
that are (Gm)lost and (Bb)cry in’.
Rails
of sin,
on ly e
vil re mains.
Watch
out, broth er, for that (F)long
black (Bb)train.
Look
to the heav ens, you can look
to the sky.
It
You can find re demp tion star in’ back in to your (Bb)eyes.
There
is pro tec tion and there’s peace
the same
But its burn in’ your tick et for that (F)long
black
(Bb)train.
’Cause there’s vic t’ry
in the Lord,
I
say.
Vic t’ry
in the (F)Lord.
(Gm)Cling
to the Fa ther and His (Eb)Ho
ly
(Bb)Name
and (Gm)don’t go rid in’ on that (Eb)long black
(Bb)train.
There’s an en gi neer
on that long black train.
It
Mak in’ you won der if the ride is worth the (Bb)pain.
He’s just a wait in’ on your heart to say,
But its “Let me
ride on
(Bb)train.”
But you know
vic t’ry
in the Lord, I
say.
Vic t’ry
in the (F)Lord.
(Gm)Cling to the Fa ther and His (Eb)Ho ly
(Bb)Name
and (Gm)don’t go rid in’ on that (Eb)long black
(Bb)train.
There’s an (Bb)train.
Well, (Bb)train.
I say (Gm)cling to the Fa ther and His (Eb)Ho ly Name
and (Gm)don’t go rid in’ on that (Eb)long black (Bb)train.
Yeah, (Gm)watch out, broth er, for that (Eb)long black (Bb)train.
That (Gm)dev il’s a driv
in’ that (Eb)long black (CN.C.)train.
Long Black Train — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Long Black Train" by Josh Turner: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Long Black Train”
- What key is "Long Black Train" by Josh Turner played in?
- Long Black Train is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Long Black Train"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Long Black Train" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Long Black Train"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Long Black Train"?
- "Long Black Train" was originally performed by Josh Turner. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Josh Turner can I play here?
- Try "WOULD YOU GO WITH ME", "WHY DON'T WE JUST DANCE", "FIRECRACKER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Long Black Train" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Long Black Train" by Josh Turner. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Long Black Train" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Long Black Train" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.


