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In The Ghetto

· by Elvis Presley

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Lyrics

As the (G)snow flies, turns,

well, on a (Bm)cold gry and tle gray Chi ca go morn ing, an (D)oth er hun gry ba by child is born blows in the (G)ghet to.

And And his moth er cries

be cause if there’s one thing that she don’t need it’s an (D)oth er hun gry ba by’s mouth learns to feed to fight in the (G)ghet to.

Oh, well, peo ple, don’t you (D)un der stand?

This child needs a help ing hand

or (C)he’ll grow to be an an gry young man some day.

Oh, peo ple, look at (D)you and me, but why are we too blind to see?

(C)Do we sim ply turn our heads and look the oth er (D)way?

As the (G)world er cries

well, as a (Bm)hun gry lit ers boy with a ny nose, he plays (D)down er in the streets as a wind his hand in the (G)ghet to.

And as his hun ger burns,

well, so he starts to roam the streets at night where he (D)learns er how to steal and he learns to how to fight in the (G)ghet to.

Oh, well, peo ple, don’t you (D)un der stand?

This child needs a help ing hand

or (C)he’ll grow to be an an gry young man some day.

Oh, peo ple, look at (D)you and me, but why are we too blind to see?

(C)Do we sim ply turn our heads and look the oth er (D)way?

As the (D)way?

As the (G)world turns.

(D)Then one night, in des per a tion, the (C)young man breaks a (G)way.

He (C)buys a gun, (Bm)steals a car, tries to run but he (D)don’t get far.

And his (C)oth er hun gry ba by child is born in the (G)ghet to,

in the ghet to,

(C)in the (G)ghet to,

in the ghet to.

In The Ghetto by Elvis Presley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “In The Ghetto” by Elvis Presley 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 G at 95 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 "In The Ghetto" 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 "In The Ghetto"?: 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 "In The Ghetto" use?: Just 7 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, D, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elvis Presley songs work for kids?: Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.