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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Southbound Train" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Southbound Train" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Southbound Train" is in Bb.
- What key is "Southbound Train" by Julie Gold played in?
- Southbound Train is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Does "Southbound Train" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Southbound Train" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Southbound Train"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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