Peace Train

by Cat Stevens
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Peace Train" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Peace Train" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Peace Train" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Peace Train"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Peace Train" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Peace Train"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Peace Train" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.