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.

Lyrics

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 one ing I thing 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?

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 — Simple Sheet Music

"Train In Vain" 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 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.

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Train In Vain — Simple Sheet Music

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