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Downtown

· by Petula Clark

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Lyrics

(Eb)When you’re a lone and life is (Ab)mak ing you lone ly you can (Eb)al ways go

down (Bb)town.

(Eb)When you’ve got wor ries all the (Ab)noise and the hur ry seems to (Eb)help I know,

down (Bb)town.

Just (Eb)lis ten to the mus ic of the (Cm)traf fic in the ci ty; (Eb)lin ger on the side walk where the (Cm)ne on signs are pret ty.

(Gm)How can you lose?

The lights are much bright er there; you can for (F7)get all your trou bles, for get all your cares, so go (Eb)down (Ebmaj7)town.

(Bb7sus4)Things will be great when you’re (Eb)down (Ebmaj7)town.

(Bb7sus4)No fin er place for sure, (Eb)down (Ebmaj7)town.

(Bb7sus4)Ev ’ry thing’s wait ing for (Eb)you,

(Eb)down (Bb7sus4)town.

Downtown by Petula Clark — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Downtown” by Petula Clark 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 Ab at 108 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Downtown" 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 "Downtown"?: 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.
How many chords does "Downtown" use?: Just 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Eb, Ebmaj7, F7, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Petula Clark songs work for kids?: Try "DON'T SLEEP IN THE SUBWAY", "DOWNTOWN", "I KNOW A PLACE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.