Rock, Pop

Stop This Train Chords

John Mayer Intermediate Key of G 5 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Am · G · D · Em · C

Stop This Train Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · G · D · Em · C

Stop This Train Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · G · D · Em · C

Stop This Train Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · G · D · Em · C

Stop This Train Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · G · D · Em · C

Stop This Train Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · G · D · Em · C

Stop This Train Chords – Harmonica

John Mayer’s poignant reflection on time, aging, and the desire to slow down life’s relentless pace. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: Am, G, D, Em, C · Key: G · Difficulty: Intermediate

Fingerstyle Feel (4/4 Time)

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Tip: This song uses a steady, syncopated fingerpicking pattern; focus on keeping a consistent bass note with your thumb while your fingers articulate the chords.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G

C – G

G

C – G

Em

C – G – D

Em – C

G

D – C – G

Chorus

C

G

D

C – G

Verse 2

G

C – G – D

Em – C

G

D – C – G

Chorus

C

G

D

C – G

Verse 3

G

C – G

G

C – G

Em

C – G – D

Em

C

G

D – C – G

G – C – G – D

Em

C – G – D – C

Chorus

C

G

D

C – G

Bridge

C

G

D

C

G

D – C

Outro

G

C – G – D

Em – C

G

D – C – G

G – C – G – D

Em – C

G – D – C

G – D

C – G – D

Em – C

G

D – C – G

Practice tip: Master the verse riff (G-C-G) with the moving bass notes before adding the lyrics; the vocal melody is rhythmically independent, so practice playing the guitar part steadily on its own first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Stop This Train"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, G, D, Em and C.

Is "Stop This Train" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Stop This Train" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Stop This Train"?

It was written by John Mayer, and released in 2006.