City Song

· by Grace VanderWaal

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Lyrics

(F)Fresh laid con crete,

(Dm7)mel o dies blow ing,

don’t (F)care where we’re go ing,

(Dm7)but the day is wast ing.

(Dm7)Just keep mov ing

and take it all in.

The rum ble of voic es are the bass to our song.

The horns are just on the beat, honk in’ a (F)long.

Let’s be the har mo ny, but no note is wrong.

And let’s take the (C)cit y and make it our (F)song,

our (Dm7)song,

our (F)song.

Let’s take the (Dm7)cit y and make it our (C)song.

(F)Pen cil tap ping,

(Dm7)feet o speed walk ing,

don’t (F)cars just we’re driv ing,

(Dm7)day the dream is gaz ing.

(Dm7)Just keep mov ing

and take it all in.

The rum ble of voic es are the bass to our song.

The horns are just on the beat, honk in’ a (F)long.

We’ll be the har mo ny, but no note is wrong.

And let’s take the (C)cit y and make it our (F)song,

our (Dm7)song,

our (F)song.

Let’s take the (Dm7)cit y and make it our (C)song.

(C)song.

(F)Ev ’ry thing go ing (Bb)on a round you,

just (F)close your eyes and dis con (Bb)nect for a mo ment or (Dm)two and

(CN.C.)hear...

(C)song.

City Song by Grace VanderWaal — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “City Song” by Grace VanderWaal 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 Bb at 100 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 "City Song" 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 "City Song"?: 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 Grace VanderWaal songs work for kids?: Try "CLEARLY", "SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS", "A Better Life". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.