— Astro Boy

The song the trains leave to at Takadanobaba Station, Tokyo.
Play it on the piano with your right hand.

CCmiddle CEFGABCDEFF#

1The Climb

The rocket going up. Thumb on E. After the long G, hop your hand up so your thumb sits on A.

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2Up in the Stars

High up now. Thumb on A and leave it there — only the F needs your little finger to stretch.

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3Coming Home

Back down low, thumb on middle C. After the second G, slide up so your thumb sits on G. Hold the last note and let it ring.

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★The whole song

All three joined up — exactly what the trains leave to.

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🚆 The real thing

This is the actual recording from the platform at Takadanobaba. When you can play along with it, you have really got it.

🖨 Print it out

The same music on paper, with finger numbers, the story of the station, and a checklist to tick off. Good for the music stand.

Download the sheet music