Other arrangements of Terrapin Station
Pick a learning view.
In spi ra tion,
(A7)move me bright ly.
(E)Light the song with sense and col or, (A)hold a way de spair.
(E)More than (A)this I will not ask.
Faced with (C#m)mys t’ries (Gmaj7)dark and vast,
(E)state ments just seem (A)vain at last.
Some (E)rise,
some fall,
some climb
to get to Ter ra pin.
(E)Count ing (A)stars by can dle light,
all are (C#m)dim, but one is (D)bright.
The (E)spi ral light of Ve nus, ris ing (A)first and shin ing best, (E)oh, (A)from the north west cor ner of a (C#m)brand new (Gmaj7)cres cent (D)moon,
while (E)crick ets and ci ca das sing
a (E)rare and dif f’rent tune.
Ter ra pin (D)Sta (A)tion.
In the (Bm)shad ow (D)of the moon, Ter ra pin (D)Sta tion.
And I know we’ll (D)be there (E)soon.
(Ter ra pin) I can’t fig ure out (Ter ra pin) if it’s the end or be gin ning.
(Ter ra pin) But the train’s put its brakes on (Ter ra pin) and the whis tle is scream ing.
(D)Ter ra pin.
Terrapin Station — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Terrapin Station" by Grateful Dead: 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 A, 80 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 “Terrapin Station”
- What key is "Terrapin Station" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Terrapin Station is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Terrapin Station"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Terrapin Station" 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 "Terrapin Station"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Terrapin Station"?
- "Terrapin Station" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Terrapin Station"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, A7, Bm, C#m, C6, D, D#m7, Dmaj7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Terrapin Station" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Terrapin Station" by Grateful Dead. 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 "Terrapin Station" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Terrapin Station" 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.