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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' — Simple Sheet Music
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"Long Train Runnin'" 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 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'”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Long Train Runnin'"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Long Train Runnin'". Key of C, 70 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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