Peace Train by Cat Stevens

Key: C · 161 BPM · 4/4

Peace Train by Cat Stevens is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): C-F-G. At 161 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoCC-F-G
Capo 3AA-D-E
Capo 5GG-C-D

Chord chart

  • 0:00 C
  • 0:03 F
  • 0:06 G
  • 0:07 Am
  • 0:09 F
  • 0:12 C
  • 0:12 G
  • 0:13 C
  • 0:16 F
  • 0:18 G
  • 0:19 Am
  • 0:21 F
  • 0:24 C
  • 0:24 G
  • 0:25 C
  • 0:27 F
  • 0:30 G
  • 0:31 Am
  • 0:32 F
  • 0:33 G
  • 0:34 F
  • 0:35 C
  • 0:36 G
  • 0:37 C
  • 0:38 F
  • 0:39 C
  • 0:40 F
  • 0:42 G
  • 0:43 Am
  • 0:44 F
  • 0:45 G
  • 0:45 F
  • 0:47 C
  • 0:48 G
  • 0:49 C
  • 0:51 F
  • 0:54 G
  • 0:54 Am
  • 0:56 F
  • 0:57 G
  • 0:57 F
  • 0:59 C
  • 1:02 F
  • 1:06 G
  • 1:06 Am
  • 1:08 F
  • 1:08 G
  • 1:09 F
  • 1:11 C
  • 1:14 F
  • 1:17 G
  • 1:18 Am
  • 1:19 F
  • 1:20 G
  • 1:21 F
  • 1:22 C
  • 1:23 G
  • 1:24 C
  • 1:25 F
  • 1:29 G
  • 1:30 Am
  • 1:31 F
  • 1:34 C
  • 1:35 G
  • 1:35 C
  • 1:38 F
  • 1:40 G
  • 1:41 Am
  • 1:43 F
  • 1:43 G
  • 1:44 F
  • 1:45 C
  • 1:48 F
  • 1:53 Am
  • 1:54 F
  • 1:57 C
  • 2:00 F
  • 2:03 G
  • 2:04 Am
  • 2:06 F
  • 2:09 C
  • 2:12 F
  • 2:16 G
  • 2:16 Am
  • 2:18 F
  • 2:21 C
  • 2:24 F
  • 2:24 C
  • 2:25 F
  • 2:28 Am
  • 2:30 F
  • 2:32 C
  • 2:36 F
  • 2:39 G
  • 2:40 Am
  • 2:41 F
  • 2:44 C
  • 2:47 F
  • 2:51 G
  • 2:52 Am
  • 2:53 F
  • 2:57 G
  • 2:57 Am
  • 2:59 F
  • 3:00 G
  • 3:00 C
  • 3:04 F
  • 3:07 G
  • 3:08 Am
  • 3:09 F
  • 3:12 C
  • 3:15 F
  • 3:19 G
  • 3:19 Am
  • 3:21 F
  • 3:43 C
  • 3:45 G
  • 3:48 Am7
  • 3:49 G
  • 3:51 C
  • 3:53 Am7
  • 3:55 C

Frequently asked questions

What key is Peace Train in?

Peace Train is in C major.

What chords does Peace Train use?

The core of Peace Train cycles through C, F, G (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Peace Train?

Peace Train runs at 161 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Peace Train use?

Peace Train follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Peace Train?

No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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