Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)

· by Frank Sinatra

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Lyrics

Chi (C)ca go, Chi ca go, that (Dm7)tod dl in’ (G7)town (Dm7)(tod dl in’ (G7)town.) Chi (Dm7)ca (G7)go, Chi (Dm7)ca (G7)go, I’ll (C)show you a round,

I (G7)love it!

(C)Bet your bot tom (Dm7)dol lar you (Em7)lose the blues in Chi (D7)ca go, Chi ca go, the (Dm7)folks who (G7)vis it (Dm7)all wan na (G7)set tle (C)down.

On (C)State (Dm7)Street, that (Em7)great (A7)street, I (Dm7)just wan na (G7)say, (Dm7)(just wan na (G7)say,) they do things they (Bm)don’t do (E7)on Broad (Am)way,

(A7)say,

(F)you’ll have the time, the (Bb7)time of your life, (C)bring all your friends, your kids and your wife (Ebdim)to Chi (G7)ca go, Chi (G7)ca go (G7)my home (Dm7)town.

Chi (C)ca go, Chi ca go, that (Dm7)tod dl in’ (G7)town (Dm7)(tod dl in’ (G7)town.) Chi (Dm7)ca (G7)go, Chi (Dm7)ca (G7)go, I’ll (C)show you a round,

I (G7)love it!

(C)Bet your bot tom (Dm7)dol lar you (Em7)lose the blues in Chi (D7)ca go, Chi ca go, the (Dm7)folks who (G7)vis it (Dm7)all wan na (G7)set tle (C)down.

On (C)State (Dm7)Street, that (Em7)great (A7)street, I (Dm7)just wan na (G7)say, (Dm7)(just wan na (G7)say,) they do things they (Bm)don’t do (E7)on Broad (Am)way,

(A7)say,

(F)you’ll have the time, the (Bb7)time of your life, (C)bring all your friends, your kids and your wife (Ebdim)to Chi (G7)ca go, Chi (G7)ca go (G7)my home (Dm7)town.

Chi (C)town.

Chicago (That Toddlin' Town) by Frank Sinatra — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)” by Frank Sinatra in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 144 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Frank Sinatra songs work for kids?: Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.