What key is "Long Train Runnin'" in?

"Long Train Runnin'" by The Doobie Brothers is in the key of C with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Long Train Runnin'" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Long Train Runnin'" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Long Train Runnin'"?

This arrangement of "Long Train Runnin'" uses 8 chords: Cm6, Cm7, D7, Dm7, Eb, F#m7, Gm, Gm7.

How long does it take to learn "Long Train Runnin'" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Doobie Brothers can I play here?

Try "WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES", "BLACK WATER", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Dm7)Down (Gm7)a round saw the cor ner

(Dm7)a half a mile from here,

you (Dm7)see them home old trains fam run nin’ and you (Dm7)watch them dis ap pear.

With out (Cm7)love,

where would you be be now,

(Dm7)with out (Eb)love?

Well, You (Dm7)know (Gm7)I round saw Miss Lu cy

(Dm7)a down a long the tracks;

she (Dm7)see them home old trains fam i ly and she (Dm7)won’t be com in’ back.

With out (Cm7)love,

where would you be right now,

(Dm7)with out (Eb)love?

Well, You (Gm7)Il li nois Cen tral (F#m7)and the (Gm7)South ern Cen tral Freight

(F#m7)got ta (Gm7)keep on push in’, ma ma, (F#m7)’cause you (Gm7)know they’re run nin’ late.

With out (Cm7)love,

where would you be now, now, now, now,

(Dm7)with out (Eb)love?

(Dm7)Well, the (Gm7)Il li nois Cen tral (F#m7)and the (Gm7)South ern Cen tral Freight

(F#m7)got ta (Gm7)keep on push in’, ma ma, (F#m7)’cause you (Gm7)know they’re run nin’ late.

With out (Cm7)love,

where would you be now, now, now, now,

(Dm7)with out (Eb)love?

(Dm7)Where the (Gm7)pis tons keep on churn in’ (F#m7)and the (Gm7)wheels go ’round and ’round,

(F#m7)and the (Gm7)steel rails are cold and hard (F#m7)for the (Gm7)miles that they go down.

With out (Cm7)love,

where would you be right (Dm7)now?

(Dm7)With out (Eb)love,

where would you be now?

Long Train Runnin' by The Doobie Brothers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Long Train Runnin'”

What key is "Long Train Runnin'" in?: "Long Train Runnin'" by The Doobie Brothers is in the key of C with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Long Train Runnin'" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Long Train Runnin'" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Long Train Runnin'"?: This arrangement of "Long Train Runnin'" uses 8 chords: Cm6, Cm7, D7, Dm7, Eb, F#m7, Gm, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "Long Train Runnin'" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Doobie Brothers can I play here?: Try "WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES", "BLACK WATER", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.