Peace Train

by Cat Stevens
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Peace Train" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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

About “Peace Train”

Why does "Peace Train" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Peace Train".
What key is "Peace Train" by Cat Stevens played in?
Peace Train 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 "Peace Train"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Peace Train" 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 "Peace Train"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Peace Train"?
"Peace Train" was originally performed by Cat Stevens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Peace Train"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Peace Train".
Can I see all the notes in "Peace Train"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.