Love Train by The O'Jays
Key: C · 123 BPM · 3/4
Love Train by The O'Jays is written in C major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — F-G — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in C major: F-G. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | F-G |
| Capo 3 | A | D-E |
| Capo 5 | G | C-D |
Chord chart
- 0:00 C
- 0:02 D
- 0:04 F
- 0:05 Gsus4
- 0:08 C
- 0:10 Am
- 0:11 F
- 0:13 Gsus4
- 0:15 C
- 0:18 Am
- 0:19 F
- 0:23 G
- 0:27 F
- 0:31 G
- 0:35 F
- 0:39 G
- 0:43 Am
- 0:47 Dm
- 0:51 G
- 0:53 Em
- 0:54 G
- 0:54 C
- 0:57 Dm
- 0:58 F
- 1:01 Gsus4
- 1:02 C
- 1:05 Dm7
- 1:08 Gsus4
- 1:10 G
- 1:14 F
- 1:18 G
- 1:22 F
- 1:26 G
- 1:30 Am
- 1:34 Dm
- 1:37 G
- 1:39 F
- 1:39 G
- 1:41 C
- 1:44 Dm
- 1:45 F
- 1:49 C
- 1:51 Dm7
- 1:55 G
- 1:57 Eb
- 2:01 C
- 2:05 Eb
- 2:09 G
- 2:13 C
- 2:14 D
- 2:16 F
- 2:19 Gsus4
- 2:20 C
- 2:22 D7
- 2:24 F
- 2:26 Gsus4
- 2:28 C
- 2:30 D
- 2:32 F
- 2:36 C
- 2:38 D7
- 2:40 F
- 2:44 C
- 2:46 D
- 2:48 F
- 2:52 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Love Train in?
Love Train is in C major.
What chords does Love Train use?
The core of Love Train cycles through F, G (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Love Train?
Love Train runs at 123 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Love Train use?
Love Train doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: F-G.
What capo should I use for Love Train?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.