Is this real sheet music for "Southbound Train"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Southbound Train".

Can I see all the notes in "Southbound Train"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.

Southbound Train — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Southbound Train" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

(Bb)I’m (C)sit ting on a south bound train, It’s (C)star ing (Bb)at the (F)sky. I’m (C)think ing of my child (Dm)the hood, one and I’m (Gm)try ing not to cry. While a (Dm)stran ger sleeps a gainst me and it (Dm)feels like I’m his (C)wife, the towns and (Bb)cit ies flut ter past like the (Gm)pag es (C)of my (F5)life. (Bb)My (C)heart is on the bag gage rack. It’s (C)heav y (Bb)as can (F)be. I (C)wish that I could find (Dm)the some ger and to (Gm)car ry it for me, But to (Dm)pay it some at ten tion, and to (Dm)han dle it with (C)care, be towns and (Bb)cit ies flut ter past like the (Gm)pag es (C)of my (F5)life. (Bb)My cause it has been dropped and is in need of some re (F5)pair. Some (C)things I (Fmaj7)know. Some (C)things I (Fmaj7)guess. Some things I (Am7)wish that I could (Gm7)learn to ex (Csus2)press, (C)like the way that I (Am)feel as I (Bb)stare at the (Dm7)sky and re (Bb)mem ber your voice and the sound of good (F)bye. (Fmaj7)Ah, (C)ah, (Fmaj7)ah, (C)ah. of good (F5)bye.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Bb
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Julie Gold

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How to Play "Southbound Train" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.