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Pick a learning view.
You say you (A)stand
by your (D)man.
So, (A)tell me (D)some thing I don’t (A)un der (D)stand:
You (A)said you (D)loved me, and (A)that’s a (Bm)fact,
and then you (D)left me; said (A)you felt (D)trapped.
(A)Well, some (D)things you can ex plain a way,
but the (Bm)heart ache’s in me ’til this day.
You did n’t stand by me?
No, (A)not at all!
You did n’t (A)stand by (D)me?
(A)No (D)way!
(A)All the (D)times
when (A)we were (A)close,
I I’ll re mem ber I these things where the most.
(A)I see (D)all my dreams come tum bl ing down.
But I can’t be (A)hap py I won’t with out you a (D)round.
(A)So a (D)lone I keep the wolves my at bay.
(A)view.
And there’s (D)on ly noth ing I I can say.
You did n’t stand by me?
No, (A)not at all!
You did n’t (A)stand by (D)me?
(A)No (D)way!
You (A)must ex plain
why this must (A)be.
(A)Did you lie
when you spoke (A)to (D)me?
Did you (A)stand by (D)me?
No, (A)not at all!
Now (A)I got a (D)way!
You did n’t (A)stand by (D)me?
No, (A)not at all!
You did n’t (A)stand by (D)me?
(A)No (D)way!
You (A)must ex plain
why this must (A)be.
(A)Did you lie
when you spoke (A)to (D)me?
Did you (A)stand by (D)me?
Did you (A)stand by (D)me?
No, (A)not at all!
Did you (A)stand by (D)me?
(A)No (D)way!
(D)me?
No, (A)not at all!
Did you (A)stand by (D)me?
(A)No (D)way!
Train In Vain — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Train In Vain" by The Clash: 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, 115 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 “Train In Vain”
- What key is "Train In Vain" by The Clash played in?
- Train In Vain 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 "Train In Vain"?
- The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Train In Vain" 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 "Train In Vain"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Train In Vain"?
- "Train In Vain" was originally performed by The Clash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Train In Vain"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, F#m.
- What other songs by The Clash can I play here?
- Try "SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO", "THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN", "ROCK THE CASBAH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Train In Vain" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Train In Vain" by The Clash. 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 "Train In Vain" 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 "Train In Vain" 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.