Other arrangements of Stop This Train
Pick a learning view.
No, I’m not (G)col or blind.
it.
I know the world is black and white.
Try to keep an o pen mind, a way but I just can’t sleep on this to night.
(Gm)Stop
this train.
I (Gm)want to get off and go (D)home
a gain.
I can’t take the speed it’s (E7)mov
ing in.
I know
I can’t,
but (A9sus4)hon
est ly,
won’t (C)some
one (G)stop this train?
Don’t know how (G)else to say it.
Don’t want to see my par ents go.
One to gen er a tion’s length a way but from fight ing life out on my own.
(Gm)Stop
this train.
I (Gm)want to get off and go (D)home
a gain.
I can’t take the speed it’s (E7)mov
ing in.
I know
I can’t,
but (A9sus4)hon
est ly,
won’t (C)some
one (G)stop this train?
So scared of get ting old er;
I’m on ly good at be ing young.
So I play the num bers game to (Gsus)find a way to say that life has (Dsus2)just be gun.
Had a talk with my old man.
Said, “Help me un der stand.”
He said, “Turn six ty eight,
you’ll re ne go ti ate.
Don’t stop this train.
(Gm)Don’t for a min ute change the place you’re in.
And don’t think I could n’t ev er (E7)un
der stand.
I tried
my hand.
John, (A9sus4)hon
est ly,
we’ll nev
er (G)stop this train.”
(G)Once
in a while,
when it’s (G)good,
it ’ll (A)feel like it (G)should,
and they’re all
still a (G)round,
and you’re (A)still safe and (G)sound.
And you don’t
miss a (G)thing
till you (A)cry when you’re (D)driv ing a (Am)way in the (Em7)dark,
sing ing:
’cause (A9sus4)now
I see
I’ll nev
er (G)stop this train.
Stop This Train — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Stop This Train" by John Mayer: 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, 116 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 “Stop This Train”
- What key is "Stop This Train" by John Mayer played in?
- Stop This Train 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 "Stop This Train"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Stop This Train" 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 "Stop This Train"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Stop This Train"?
- "Stop This Train" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Stop This Train"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, A9, Am, C, D, Dmaj7, Dsus2, E7, +8 more.
- What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
- Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Stop This Train" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Stop This Train" by John Mayer. 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 "Stop This Train" 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 "Stop This 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.