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(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' — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Long Train Runnin'" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 70 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 Train Runnin'”
- Can I play "Long Train Runnin'" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Long Train Runnin'" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Long Train Runnin'" by The Doobie Brothers played in?
- Long Train Runnin' is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Long Train Runnin'"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Long Train Runnin'" 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 Train Runnin'"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Long Train Runnin'"?
- "Long Train Runnin'" was originally performed by The Doobie Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Long Train Runnin'"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Cm6, Cm7, D7, Dm7, Eb, F#m7, Gm, Gm7.
- What other songs by The Doobie Brothers can I play here?
- Try "WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES", "BLACK WATER", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Long Train Runnin'"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Long Train Runnin'" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Long Train Runnin'"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Long Train Runnin'" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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