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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Peace Train" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Peace Train”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Peace Train"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Peace Train". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


