On A Bus To St. Cloud

by Gretchen Peters
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Lyrics

In a church in down town New ne Or leans,

I got down I on my knees and prayed,

and I wept in the arms of (G)Je sus (G7sus)for the choice

lent prayer.

And once on a street in New York Cit y,

with the jazz ting past and the sin in the (Am7)air,

Oh, and it’s just and once on a cold it’s L.

A.

free way,

go (G7sus)ing no where.

And it’s strange,

but it’s true.

I was sure it was you,

just (C)a face

in the crowd

on a bus

to Saint Cloud.

On a bus to Saint Cloud, Min ne so ta,

I got down I thought I saw you there

with the snow fall ing down a (G)round you (G7sus)like a si

you made.

And We were just get ting to the good part,

were just get ting past and the mys ter the (Am7)y.

Oh, and it’s just like you, on a cold it’s just like you way,

to (G7sus)dis a gree.

And it’s strange,

but it’s true.

You just slipped out of view,

like (C)a face

in the crowd

on a bus

to Saint Cloud.

And you chase me like a shad (G)ow,

and you haunt me like a ghost.

And I hate you so, and I love you so,

but I miss you most.

(C)lent prayer.

On A Bus To St. Cloud — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "On A Bus To St. Cloud" by Gretchen Peters: 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 C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “On A Bus To St. Cloud”

What key is "On A Bus To St. Cloud" by Gretchen Peters played in?
On A Bus To St. Cloud 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 "On A Bus To St. Cloud"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "On A Bus To St. Cloud" 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 "On A Bus To St. Cloud"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "On A Bus To St. Cloud"?
"On A Bus To St. Cloud" was originally performed by Gretchen Peters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "On A Bus To St. Cloud"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, C, Csus2, Dm7, F, Fmaj9, G, +2 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "On A Bus To St. Cloud" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "On A Bus To St. Cloud" by Gretchen Peters. 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 "On A Bus To St. Cloud" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "On A Bus To St. Cloud" 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.