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 — Simple Sheet Music

"On A Bus To St. Cloud" 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, 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "On A Bus To St. Cloud"?
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 "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 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 "On A Bus To St. Cloud". Key of C, 90 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.