What key is "Play That Song" in?

"Play That Song" by Train is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Play That Song" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Play That Song" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Play That Song"?

This arrangement of "Play That Song" uses 7 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cm, Eb.

How long does it take to learn "Play That Song" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Train can I play here?

Try "BRUISES", "IF IT'S LOVE", "THIS AIN'T GOODBYE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Eb)Play that (Ab5)song,

the one that (Bb5)makes me go (Eb)all night (Ab5)long,

the one that (Bb5)makes me think (Eb)of (Ab5)you.

(Cm)That’s all you (Bb5)got ta do.

(Eb)Hey, Mis ter (Ab5)D.

J., (Cm)when you gon na (Bb5)spin it, my (Eb)ba by’s fa v’rite (Ab5)rec ord?

She been (Cm)wait ing for a (Bb5)min ute.

She in (Eb)vit ed all her (Ab5)friends and I’m (Bb5)buy ing all the rounds, I’ll and they’re (Ab5)all ey dolled your up.

J., (Cm)please don’t let me (Bb5)down.

When you gon na play that song now?

When you gon na earn that i pay?

When you gon na play that song and (Cm)make my (Bb)day?

She said: (Eb)Play that (Ab)song,

the one that (Bb)makes me go (Eb)all night (Ab)long,

the one that (Bb)makes me think (Eb)of

(Ab)you.

(Cm)That’s all you (Bb)got ta do.

(Cm)’Ey, ’ey, (Bb)’ey.

(Eb)Play that (Ab)song,

the one that (Bb)makes me stay (Eb)out till (Ab)dawn,

the one that (Bb)makes me go, (Eb)“ooh.”

(Cm)That’s all you (Bb)got ta do.

(Eb)Hey, Mis ter (Ab5)Gui tar, (Cm)when you gon na (Bb5)strum it?

My (Eb)girl just heard this (Ab5)song and you should (Cm)play it ’cause she (Bb5)loves it.

Can you (Eb)get me off the (Ab5)hook, get them (Bb5)fin gers pick ing now?

I’ll throw some (Ab5)all ey dolled your cup.

Mis ter, (Cm)please don’t let me (Bb5)down.

When you gon na play that song now?

Why you gon na earn that i pay?

When you gon na play that song and (Cm)make my (Bb)day?

She said: (Eb)Play that (Ab)song,

the one that (Bb)makes her go (Eb)all night (Ab)long,

the one that (Bb)makes her think (Eb)of (Ab)me.

(Cm)That’s all you (Bb)got ta do.

(Cm)Hey, ’ey.

(Bb)’ey.

(Eb)Play that (Ab)song,

the one that (Bb)makes her stay (Eb)out till (Ab)dawn,

the one that (Bb)makes her go, (Eb)“ooh.”

(Cm)That’s all you (Bb)got ta do.

Oh, wait till you (Bb)see my ba by (Eb)move,

move,

(Eb)move.

Wait till you (Bb)see my ba by (Eb)move,

move,

(Eb)move.

Oh, come on, now.

(Cm)That’s all you (Bb)got ta do.

(Move,

move,

(Eb)move.)

(Cm)That’s all you (Bb)got ta do.

(Move,

move,

(Eb)move.)

(Cm)That’s all you (Bb)got ta do.

Play That Song by Train

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 150 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Play That Song”

What key is "Play That Song" in?: "Play That Song" by Train is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Play That Song" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Play That Song" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Play That Song"?: This arrangement of "Play That Song" uses 7 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cm, Eb.
How long does it take to learn "Play That Song" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Train can I play here?: Try "BRUISES", "IF IT'S LOVE", "THIS AIN'T GOODBYE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.