Play That Song

by Train
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(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.

D.

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.

(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.

(Am)That’s all you (G)got ta do.

Play That Song — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Play That Song" by Train in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 144 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Play That Song

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Play That Song"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Play That Song" by Train played in?
Play That Song 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 "Play That Song"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Play That Song" 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 "Play That Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Play That Song"?
"Play That Song" was originally performed by Train. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Train can I play here?
Try "BRUISES", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Play That Song" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 144 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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