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choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo
Won der why it’s get ting cold at night,
I must be get ting old.
Looks like I’m gon na have to wait a while,
what the hell, I’m bored.
What’s that there on the rail way line,
looks like my old brown shoe,
it ain’t mine mis ter, how’s that for laughs, not e ven how do you do.
Won der what’s cook ing at the house to night,
stew and beans.
Tune that sta tion, turn that dial,
have a no ther dream.
Ain’t it stu pid how some peo ple stare,
not e ven “how d’you do,” shoe,
what’s that mis ter na na na, I’m just the same as you.
(Bb)Run ning down the (F)main (Eb)line,
wait ing for a (F)train.
choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo choo choo cha choo choo (Am7)One,
choo choo cha choo choo (D7)two,
choo choo cha choo choo (Am7)three,
choo choo cha choo choo (D7)four.
choo choo cha choo choo (Bb)Run ning down the (F)main (Eb)line,
wait ing for a (F)train.
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Waiting For A Train — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Waiting For A Train" by Flash And The Pan. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 132 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Waiting For A Train”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Waiting For A Train" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Waiting For A Train".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Waiting For A Train" by Flash And The Pan in?
- The backing track is in C at 132 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Waiting For A Train" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Waiting For A Train"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Waiting For A Train", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Waiting For A Train" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Waiting For A Train"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Waiting For A Train"?
- "Waiting For A Train" was originally performed by Flash And The Pan. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Waiting For A Train" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Waiting For A Train" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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