Train in Vain (Stand by Me) – The Clash: piano chords
Train in Vain (Stand by Me) by The Clash uses 4 chords in A major; difficulty on the piano: easy.
A major Difficulty: easy
Chords in the song
Chord sheet
Verse 1
D A D A D A D A D Bm D A D A D A Bm D
Chorus 1
A D A D A D A
Verse 2
D A D A D A D A D Bm D A D A D A Bm D
Chorus 2
A D A D A D A
Bridge 1
F#m Bm D A D A F#m Bm D A D A D A D A
Verse 3
D A D A D A D A D Bm D A D A D A Bm D
Chorus 3
A D A D A D A
Bridge 2
F#m Bm D A F#m Bm D A D A D A
Chords on the piano
Questions
Which chords does Train in Vain (Stand by Me) by The Clash use?
Different chords: 4. They are all in the list under “Chords in the song”.
What key is Train in Vain (Stand by Me) by The Clash in?
The chords fit A major. This is estimated from the chords, so the recording may be in another key.
How hard is Train in Vain (Stand by Me) to play on the piano?
Difficulty: easy. The rating counts the different chords (4), 7th and extended chords, and chords with another bass note.