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Murder In The City

· by The Avett Brothers

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Lyrics

If I get (Bb)mur dered in the (Cm)cit y,

don’t go re (Bb)veng in’ in my (Eb)name.

One per son (Bb)dead from such is (Cm)plen ty,

no need to go (Bb)get locked a way.

A When I leave my your knows arms, her.

the things dered that what I think of.

say.

No need to (Bb)get o ver a (Ab)larmed.

I’m com in’ home.

I won der (Bb)which broth er is (Cm)bet ter,

which one our (Bb)par ents loved the (Eb)most.

I sure did (Bb)get in lots of (Cm)trou ble.

They seemed to to (Bb)let the oth er

Make tear fell from my fa knows ther’s her.

I won my that moth my dad would same.

He said, “I (Bb)love you and I’m (Ab)larmed.

I’m com in’ home.

(Ab)proud of you both in so man y (Bb)dif f’rent ways.”

If I get (Bb)mur dered in the (Cm)cit y,

go read the (Bb)let ter in my (Eb)desk.

Don’t both er (Bb)with all my be (Cm)long ings.

But pay to at (Bb)ten tion to the

Make sure my sis my ter knows I her.

Make sure my that moth er knows the same.

Al ways re (Bb)mem ber there was (Ab)larmed.

I’m com in’ home.

(Ab)proud of you both in so man y (Bb)dif f’rent ways.” (Ab)noth ing worth shar (Eb)ing like the love that let us share our name.

Al ways re (Bb)mem ber there was (Ab)noth ing worth shar (Eb)ing like the love that let us share our name.

Murder In The City by The Avett Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Murder In The City” by The Avett Brothers 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 110 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Murder In The City" 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 "Murder In The City"?: 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 "Murder In The City" use?: Just 4 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other The Avett Brothers songs work for kids?: Try "I AND LOVE AND YOU", "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "SWEPT AWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.