What key is "Play That Song" in?

"Play That Song" by Train is in the key of C with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

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

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

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

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Train can I play here?

Try "BRUISES", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)Play that (F)song,

the one that (G)makes me go (C)all night (F)long,

the one that (G)makes me think (C)of

(F)you.

(Am)That’s all you (G)got ta do.

(C)Hey, Mis ter (F)D.

J., (Am)when you gon na (G)spin it, my (C)ba by’s fa v’rite (F)rec ord?

She been (Am)wait ing for a (G)min ute.

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

J., (Am)please don’t let me (G)down.

When you gon na play that song now?

When you gon na earn that pay?

When you gon na play that song and (Am)make my (G)day?

She said: (C)Play that (F)song,

the one that (G)makes me go (C)all night (F)long,

the one that (G)makes me think (C)of

(F)you.

(Am)That’s all you (G)got ta do.

(Am)’Ey, ’ey, (G)’ey.

(C)Play that (F)song,

the one that (G)makes me stay (C)out till (F)dawn,

the one that (G)makes me go, (C)“ooh.”

(Am)That’s all you (G)got ta do.

(C)Hey, Mis ter (F)Gui tar, (Am)when you gon na (G)strum it?

My (C)girl just heard this (F)song and you should (Am)play it ’cause she (G)loves it.

Can you (C)get me off the (F)hook, get them (G)fin gers pick ing now?

I’ll throw some (F)mon ey in your cup.

Mis ter, (Am)please don’t let me (G)down.

When you gon na play that song now?

Why you got na ta i tate?

When you gon na play that song and (Am)make my (G)day?

She said: (C)Play that (F)song,

the one that (G)makes her go (C)all night (F)long,

the one that (G)makes her think (C)of

(F)me.

(Am)That’s all you (G)got ta do.

(Am)Hey, ’ey.

(G)’ey.

(C)Play that (F)song,

the one that (G)makes her stay (C)out till (F)dawn,

the one that (G)makes her go, (C)“ooh.”

(Am)That’s all you (G)got ta do.

Oh, wait till you (G)see my ba by (C)move,

move,

(C)move.

Wait till you (G)see my ba by (C)move,

move,

(C)move.

Oh, come on now.

(Am)That’s all you (G)got ta do.

(C)(Move,

move,

(C)move.)

(Am)That’s all you (G)got ta do.

(C)(Move,

move,

(C)move.)

(Am)That’s all you (G)got ta do.

Play That Song by Train

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 C with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Play That Song" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Play That Song" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Train can I play here?: Try "BRUISES", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.