What key is "Peace Train" in?

"Peace Train" by Cat Stevens is in the key of C with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Peace Train" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Peace Train" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Peace Train"?

This arrangement of "Peace Train" uses 6 chords: Am, C, C7, F, G, G7.

How long does it take to learn "Peace Train" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?

Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Now (C)I’ve (G)been (C)hap py late ly (F)think in’ a bout the (F)good things to come, and (G)I be (Am)lieve it could be.

Some thing (G)good (F)has be gun.

Oh.

(C)I’ve (G)been (C)smil in’ late ly (F)dream in’ a bout the (F)world things as one, and (G)I be (Am)lieve it could be.

Some day (G)it’s (F)goin’ to come.

’Cause (C)out (G)on the (C)edge of dark ness

there rides a peace (F)train.

Oh, peace (G)train (Am)take this coun try, come take me home a gain.

Now (C)I’ve (G)been (C)smil in’ late ly (F)think in’ a bout the good (F)things to come.

and (G)I be (Am)lieve it could be.

Some (G)thing good has be gun.

Oh, (C)peace (G7)train (C)sound in’ (G7)loud (C)er.

(F)glide (C)on the (F)peace train.

Come on the peace (F)train.

(C)Peace (G7)train (C)ho ly (G7)roll (C)er, (F)ev ’ry one (C7)jump up on the (F)peace train.

Come on now peace (F)train.

(C)Get (G)your (C)bags to geth er (F)go (C)bring your good (F)friends too.

Be (F)cause (G)it’s (Am)get tin’ near er it (G)soon will be (F)with you.

Oh (C)come (G)and (C)join the liv ing

it’s (C)not so far (F)from you.

(F)and (G)it’s (Am)get tin’ near er soon (G)it will (F)all be true.

Oh (C)Peace (G7)Train (C)sound ing (G7)loud (C)er (F)glide (C)on the (F)Peace Train

(F)oo

come (G)on now Peace (F)Train, Peace Train.

Now (C)I’ve (G)been cry (C)in’ late ly (F)think in’ a bout the (F)world as it is

why (G)must we (Am)go on hat ing why (G)can’t we live in (F)bliss.

’Cause (C)out (G)on the (C)edge of dark ness

there rides a (F)peace train.

Oh, peace (G)train (Am)take this coun try, come (G)take me (F)home a gain.

Oh (F)Come (G)on (Am)Peace Train

yes (G)it’s (Am)the (F)Peace (C)Train!

Peace Train by Cat Stevens

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 160 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Peace Train”

What key is "Peace Train" in?: "Peace Train" by Cat Stevens is in the key of C with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Peace Train" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Peace Train" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Peace Train"?: This arrangement of "Peace Train" uses 6 chords: Am, C, C7, F, G, G7.
How long does it take to learn "Peace Train" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?: Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.