What key is "Save Me, San Francisco" in?

"Save Me, San Francisco" by Train is in the key of D with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Save Me, San Francisco" 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 "Save Me, San Francisco" 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 "Save Me, San Francisco"?

This arrangement of "Save Me, San Francisco" uses 11 chords: A, Apow, Bm, C, D, Dpow, Dsus4, Em, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "Save Me, San Francisco" 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", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I (G5)used to love the Ten der loin, ed; till I made some ten der coin.

(A5)ed.

Then I met some la dies from (D)Ma rin.

(D)We (G5)took the high way to the “1” er; up the coast to catch some sun.

(A5)They left me with these blis ters on (D)my (Dsus)skin.

I (G5)nev er know what I was on, but I think it grows in Or e gon.

(A5)So I kept on go ing, go ing, gone (D)right through.

I (Bm)drove in to Se at tle rain; (A)fell in love, then missed the train to the (Gmaj7)could a took me right back home to (CN.C.)you.

I’ve been high,

I’ve been (G)low.

I’ve been (A)yes, and I’ve been, (D)oh, hell, no.

I’ve been rock ’n’ roll and (G)dis co; won’t you (A)save me, San Fran (D)cis co!

Ooh ooh ooh,

oh (G)oh,

ooh ooh (A)ooh ooh ooh ooh.

(G5)Ev ’ry day’s so caf fein at ed; I wish they were Gold en Gat (A5)ed.

Fill more could n’t feel more miles (D)a way.

(D)So, (G5)wrap me up, re turn to send er; let’s for get this five year bend (A5)er.

Take me to my cit y by (D)the (Dsus)Bay.

I (G5)nev er knew all that I had; now I Al ca traz don’t sound so bad.

(A5)At I least they’d have a hell a fine (D)Mer lot.

If (Bm)I could wish up on a star, (A)I would hitch a ca ble car to the (Gmaj7)place that I can al ways call my (CN.C.)own.

I’ve been high,

I’ve been (G)low.

I’ve been (A)yes, and I’ve been, (D)oh, hell, no.

I’ve been rock ’n’ roll and (G)dis co; won’t you (A)save me, San Fran (D)cis co!

Ooh ooh ooh,

oh (G)oh,

ooh ooh (A)ooh ooh ooh ooh.

co!

I’ve been up, I’ve been (G)down.

I’ve been (A)so damn lost since you’re (D)not a round.

I’ve been reg gae and ca (G)lyp so; won’t you (A)save me, San Fran (D)cis co!

To tell you the truth,

I miss (D)ev ’ry thing, (A)ev ’ry thing.

It’s a wild, wide (G5)beau ti ful world, but there’s a (D)wide eyed girl back there, and she means (A5)ev ’ry thing, ev ’ry thing.

I’ve been (D)stop, I’ve been (G)go.

I’ve been (A)yes, co!

Ooh ooh ooh,

oh (G)oh.

Ooh ooh (A)ooh,

oh (D)oh.

Ooh ooh ooh,

oh (G)oh.

Won’t you (A)save me, San Fran (D)cis co!

Ooh ooh ooh,

oh (G)oh.

Ooh ooh (A)ooh,

oh (D)oh.

Ooh ooh ooh,

oh (G)oh.

Won’t you (A)save me, San Fran (D)cis co!

Ooh ooh ooh, co!

Save Me, San Francisco by Train

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Save Me, San Francisco”

What key is "Save Me, San Francisco" in?: "Save Me, San Francisco" by Train is in the key of D with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Save Me, San Francisco" 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 "Save Me, San Francisco" 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 "Save Me, San Francisco"?: This arrangement of "Save Me, San Francisco" uses 11 chords: A, Apow, Bm, C, D, Dpow, Dsus4, Em, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Save Me, San Francisco" 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", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.