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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' — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Long Train Runnin'" by The Doobie Brothers: 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 G, 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'”
- What key is "Long Train Runnin'" by The Doobie Brothers played in?
- Long Train Runnin' is arranged in the key of G 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Long Train Runnin'" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Long Train Runnin'" by The Doobie Brothers. 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 Train Runnin'" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 Train Runnin'" 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.