Stop This Train

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

"Stop This 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 D, 116 BPM.

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

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.

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