Other arrangements of Southbound Train
Pick a learning view.
(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 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 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.
Southbound Train — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Southbound Train" by Julie Gold: 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 F, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Southbound Train”
- What key is "Southbound Train" by Julie Gold played in?
- Southbound Train is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Southbound Train"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Southbound Train" 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 "Southbound Train"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Southbound Train"?
- "Southbound Train" was originally performed by Julie Gold. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Southbound Train"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, C7, Csus2, Dm, +7 more.
- What other songs by Julie Gold can I play here?
- Try "The Journey", "Heaven". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Southbound Train" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Southbound Train" by Julie Gold. 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 "Southbound Train" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Southbound Train" 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.