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.

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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Peace Train" by Cat Stevens in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Peace Train" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Peace Train" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Peace Train"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Peace Train" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Peace Train"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Peace Train" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.