Other arrangements of Save Me, San Francisco
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Save Me, San Francisco" by Train: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 112 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Save Me, San Francisco”
- What key is "Save Me, San Francisco" by Train played in?
- Save Me, San Francisco is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Save Me, San Francisco"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Save Me, San Francisco" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Save Me, San Francisco"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Save Me, San Francisco"?
- "Save Me, San Francisco" was originally performed by Train. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Save Me, San Francisco"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Apow, Bm, C, D, Dpow, Dsus4, Em, +3 more.
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Save Me, San Francisco" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Save Me, San Francisco" by Train. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Save Me, San Francisco" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Save Me, San Francisco" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.