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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Peace Train" by Cat Stevens: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Peace Train" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Peace Train" by Cat Stevens. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Peace Train" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Peace Train" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.