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.
Southbound Train — Simple Sheet Music
"Southbound Train" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- 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.