Metal

Crazy Train Chords

Ozzy Osbourne Intermediate Key of A 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

A · E · F#m · D

Crazy Train Chords – Guitar

One of the most iconic metal riffs of all time. The acoustic chord version captures the song’s energy with simple open chords.

Metal (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↓↑

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Tip: Use palm muting on the verse chords and open strumming on the chorus for dynamics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Crazy, but that’s how it goes

E

Millions of people living as foes

F#m

Maybe it’s not too late

D A

To learn how to love and forget how to hate

Verse 2

A

Mental wounds not healing

E

Life’s a bitter shame

F#m

I’m going off the rails on a crazy train

D A

I’m going off the rails on a crazy train

Chorus

A E F#m D

I’ve listened to preachers, I’ve listened to fools

A E F#m D

I’ve watched all the dropouts who make their own rules

A E F#m D

One person conditioned to rule and control

A E F#m D

The media sells it and you live the role

Outro

A

Going off the rails on a crazy train

E A

Going off the rails on a crazy train

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Crazy Train"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: A, E, F#m and D.

Is "Crazy Train" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Crazy Train" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Crazy Train"?

It was written by Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley, and released in 1980.

Atap to play

Etap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

A · E · F#m · D

Crazy Train Chords – Ukulele

One of the most iconic metal riffs of all time. The acoustic chord version captures the song’s energy with simple open chords.

Metal (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↓↑

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Tip: Use palm muting on the verse chords and open strumming on the chorus for dynamics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Crazy, but that’s how it goes

E

Millions of people living as foes

F#m

Maybe it’s not too late

D A

To learn how to love and forget how to hate

Verse 2

A

Mental wounds not healing

E

Life’s a bitter shame

F#m

I’m going off the rails on a crazy train

D A

I’m going off the rails on a crazy train

Chorus

A E F#m D

I’ve listened to preachers, I’ve listened to fools

A E F#m D

I’ve watched all the dropouts who make their own rules

A E F#m D

One person conditioned to rule and control

A E F#m D

The media sells it and you live the role

Outro

A

Going off the rails on a crazy train

E A

Going off the rails on a crazy train

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Crazy Train"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: A, E, F#m and D.

Is "Crazy Train" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Crazy Train" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Crazy Train"?

It was written by Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley, and released in 1980.

Atap to play

Etap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

A · E · F#m · D

Crazy Train Chords – Piano

One of the most iconic metal riffs of all time. The acoustic chord version captures the song’s energy with simple open chords.

Metal (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↓↑

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Tip: Use palm muting on the verse chords and open strumming on the chorus for dynamics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Crazy, but that’s how it goes

E

Millions of people living as foes

F#m

Maybe it’s not too late

D A

To learn how to love and forget how to hate

Verse 2

A

Mental wounds not healing

E

Life’s a bitter shame

F#m

I’m going off the rails on a crazy train

D A

I’m going off the rails on a crazy train

Chorus

A E F#m D

I’ve listened to preachers, I’ve listened to fools

A E F#m D

I’ve watched all the dropouts who make their own rules

A E F#m D

One person conditioned to rule and control

A E F#m D

The media sells it and you live the role

Outro

A

Going off the rails on a crazy train

E A

Going off the rails on a crazy train

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Crazy Train"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: A, E, F#m and D.

Is "Crazy Train" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Crazy Train" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Crazy Train"?

It was written by Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley, and released in 1980.

Atap to play

Etap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

A · E · F#m · D

Crazy Train Chords – Banjo

One of the most iconic metal riffs of all time. The acoustic chord version captures the song’s energy with simple open chords.

Metal (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↓↑

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Tip: Use palm muting on the verse chords and open strumming on the chorus for dynamics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Crazy, but that’s how it goes

E

Millions of people living as foes

F#m

Maybe it’s not too late

D A

To learn how to love and forget how to hate

Verse 2

A

Mental wounds not healing

E

Life’s a bitter shame

F#m

I’m going off the rails on a crazy train

D A

I’m going off the rails on a crazy train

Chorus

A E F#m D

I’ve listened to preachers, I’ve listened to fools

A E F#m D

I’ve watched all the dropouts who make their own rules

A E F#m D

One person conditioned to rule and control

A E F#m D

The media sells it and you live the role

Outro

A

Going off the rails on a crazy train

E A

Going off the rails on a crazy train

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Crazy Train"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: A, E, F#m and D.

Is "Crazy Train" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Crazy Train" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Crazy Train"?

It was written by Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley, and released in 1980.

Atap to play

Etap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

A · E · F#m · D

Crazy Train Chords – Mandolin

One of the most iconic metal riffs of all time. The acoustic chord version captures the song’s energy with simple open chords.

Metal (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↓↑

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Tip: Use palm muting on the verse chords and open strumming on the chorus for dynamics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Crazy, but that’s how it goes

E

Millions of people living as foes

F#m

Maybe it’s not too late

D A

To learn how to love and forget how to hate

Verse 2

A

Mental wounds not healing

E

Life’s a bitter shame

F#m

I’m going off the rails on a crazy train

D A

I’m going off the rails on a crazy train

Chorus

A E F#m D

I’ve listened to preachers, I’ve listened to fools

A E F#m D

I’ve watched all the dropouts who make their own rules

A E F#m D

One person conditioned to rule and control

A E F#m D

The media sells it and you live the role

Outro

A

Going off the rails on a crazy train

E A

Going off the rails on a crazy train

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Crazy Train"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: A, E, F#m and D.

Is "Crazy Train" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Crazy Train" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Crazy Train"?

It was written by Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley, and released in 1980.

Atap to play

Etap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

A · E · F#m · D

Crazy Train Chords – Harmonica

One of the most iconic metal riffs of all time. The acoustic chord version captures the song’s energy with simple open chords.

Metal (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↓↑

123456

Tip: Use palm muting on the verse chords and open strumming on the chorus for dynamics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Crazy, but that’s how it goes

E

Millions of people living as foes

F#m

Maybe it’s not too late

D A

To learn how to love and forget how to hate

Verse 2

A

Mental wounds not healing

E

Life’s a bitter shame

F#m

I’m going off the rails on a crazy train

D A

I’m going off the rails on a crazy train

Chorus

A E F#m D

I’ve listened to preachers, I’ve listened to fools

A E F#m D

I’ve watched all the dropouts who make their own rules

A E F#m D

One person conditioned to rule and control

A E F#m D

The media sells it and you live the role

Outro

A

Going off the rails on a crazy train

E A

Going off the rails on a crazy train

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Crazy Train"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: A, E, F#m and D.

Is "Crazy Train" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Crazy Train" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Crazy Train"?

It was written by Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley, and released in 1980.