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Cat Stevens - Peace Train Chords

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ChordsC, G, F, Am
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A,D,G keys to play this song with easier chords.

  • Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
  • Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
  • Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

[Opening]
Now [C]I’ve [G]been [C]happy [G]late[C]ly,
[F]thinking a[C]bout the [F]good things to come
And [G]I be[Am]lieve it could be,
[F]something [G]good [F]has begun

[verse 2]
Oh [C]I’ve [G]been [C]smiling [G]late[C]ly,
[F]dreaming a[C]bout the [F]world as one
And [G]I be[Am]lieve it could be,
[F]some [G]day it’s [F]going to come

[chorus]
Cause [C]out [G]on the [C]edge of [G]dark[C]ness,
[F]there [C]rides a [F]peace train
Oh peace [G]train [Am]take this country,
[F]come [G]take me [F]home again

[verse 3]
Now [C]I’ve [G]been [C]smiling [G]late[C]ly,
[F]thinking a[C]bout the [F]good things to come
And [G]I be[Am]lieve it could be,
[F]something [G]good [F]has begun

[chorus]
Oh [C]peace [G]train [C]sounding [G]lou[C]der
[F]Glide [C]on the [F]peace train
[F]oooo[G]oooo [Am]oo
[F]come [G]on the [F]peace train

[verse 4]
[C]peace [G]train [C]holy [G]rol[C]ler
[F]Everyone [C]jump upon the [F]peace train
[F]oooo [G]oooo [Am]oo
[F]Come on [G]now [F]peace train

[verse 5]
[C]Get [G]your [C]bags to[G]geth[C]er,
[F]go [C]bring your [F]good friends too
[F]Cause [G]it’s [Am]getting nearer,
[F]it [G]soon will [F]be with you

[verse 6]
Now [C]come [G]and [C]join the [G]liv[C]ing,
[F]it’s [C]not so [F]far from you
And [G]it’s [Am]getting nearer,
[F]soon [G]it will [F]all be true

[chorus]
Oh [C]peace [G]train [C]sounding [G]lou[C]der
[F]Glide [C]on the [F]peace train
[F]oooo [G]oooo [Am]oo
[F]come [G]on the [F]peace train

[interlude]
[C] [F] [F] [G] [Am] [F] [G] [F]

[verse 7]
Now [C]I’ve [G]been [C]crying [G]late[C]ly,
[F]thinking a[C]bout the [F]world as it is
Why [G]must we [Am]go on hating,
[F]why [G]can’t we [F]live in bliss?

[chorus]
Cause [C]out [G]on the [C]edge of [G]dark[C]ness,
[F]there [C]rides a [F]peace train
Oh peace [G]train [Am]take this country,
[F]come [G]take me [F]home again

[chorus]
Oh [C]peace [G]train [C]sounding [G]lou[C]der
[F]Glide [C]on the [F]peace train
[F]oooo [G]oooo [Am]oo
[F]come [G]on the [F]peace train

[Closing]
[C]peace [G]train [C]holy [G]rol[C]ler
[F]Everyone [C]jump upon the [F]peace train
[F]oooo [G]oooo [Am]oo
[F]Come on [G]come on [Am]come on
[F]Come [G]on the [Am]peace train
[F]is [G]this the peace

[outro]
[C] [F]

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ArtistCat Stevens
AlbumTeaser and the Firecat
GenresFolk, Pop
Year1971
KeyC

How to play Peace Train on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Cat Stevens - Peace Train on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Peace Train uses these transitions most often: F → G (30), C → F (28), and G → C (27). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - G chord transition.

1. C → G chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

To move from C to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
C to G

2. C → F chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

To move from C to F;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.
C to F

3. F → G chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

To move from F to G;

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
F to G

4. G → Am chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

To move from G to Am;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
G to Am

5. Am → F chord transition

To move from Am to F;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

Peace Train chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Peace Train.

  • Peace Train includes 182 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.05% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Peace Train contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Peace Train connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → C: 40%
    • F → G: 21%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → Am: 13%
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