What key is "Peace Train" in?

"Peace Train" by Cat Stevens is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Peace Train" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

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

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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 (C)rides a Peace (F)Train.

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

Now (C)I’ve (G)been (C)smil in’ 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 has be gun.

Oh, (C)Peace (G)Train (C)sound in’ loud er, (F)glide (C)on the Peace (F)Train.

Come on the Peace (F)Train.

(C)Peace (G)Train (C)ho ly roll er, (F)ev ’ry one (C)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 cause (G)it’s (Am)get tin’ near er, it 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.

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

Oh, (C)Peace (G)Train (C)sound ing (G)loud (C)er, (F)glide (C)on the Peace (F)Train.

Oo,

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

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

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

’Cause (C)out on the (C)edge of dark ness, there (C)rides a Peace (F)Train.

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

Oh, (C)Peace (G)Train (C)sound in’ loud er, (F)glide (C)on the Peace (F)Train.

Come on the Peace (F)Train.

(C)Peace (G)Train (C)ho ly roll er, (F)ev ’ry one (C)jump up on the (F)Peace Train.

(F)Come (G)on, Peace (Am)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 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Peace Train" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Peace Train" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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.

Peace Train

Get the MIDI from any YouTube piano cover

Lyrics

Peace Train by Cat Stevens

About “Peace Train”

More songs you might like