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Freight Train by Elizabeth Cotten - Guitar TAB, Guitar/Vocal/Chords Sheet Music (Page 1 of 4)

Freight Train

By Elizabeth Cotten Guitar Tab Pages: 4
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Score Details

“Freight Train” by Elizabeth Cotten is offered as a guitar tab arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Paul James and Fred Williams. The arrangement spans 4 pages.

It's scored in C major. It's played at about 100 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice and Guitar.

Contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Folk. There are 23 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.

Arrangement
Guitar TAB
Composers
Elizabeth Cotten , Paul James , Fred Williams
Lyricist
Elizabeth Cotten
Product #
MN0114328
Pages
4 Pages
Instruments
Voice , Guitar
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from A3 to G4
Publisher
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Date
1956
Metronome
h = 100
Original Published Key
C Major
Time Signature
2/2
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes
Notation
Guitar TAB

Appears On

1950s

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The guitar TAB edition of “Freight Train” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the guitar TAB score for “Freight Train” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.

What does this guitar TAB arrangement include?

The guitar TAB arrangement of “Freight Train” is written for voice and guitar. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.

Is “Freight Train” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Freight Train” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Freight Train” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

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