On The Street Where You Live

· by Lerner & Loewe

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Lyrics

I have (C)of ten walked

(G7)down this (C)street be fore,

But the (Cmaj7)pave ment al ways (Ebdim)stayed be neath my (Dm7)feet be fore.

All at (Fmaj7)once am I

sev ’ral (C)sto ries high

Know ing (D7)I’m on the (G7)street where you (C)live.

Are there (C)li lac trees

(G7)in the (C)heart of town?

Can you (Cmaj7)hear a lark in (Ebdim)an y oth er (Dm7)part of town?

Does en (Fmaj7)chant ment pour

out of (C)ev ’ry door?

No, it’s (D7)I’m on the (G7)street where you (C)live.

Are there (D7)just on the (G7)street where you (Dm7)live.

And (E7)oh,

the tow er ing (F)feel ing,

just to (Fm)know

some how you are (C)near.

The (C)o

ver pow er ing (F#m7)feel ing

that an y (B)sec ond you may (Bm)sud den (C)ly (D)ap (G7)pear.

Peo ple (C)stop and stare,

(G7)they don’t (C)both er me,

For there’s (Cmaj7)no where else on (Ebdim)earth that I would (Dm7)rath er be.

Let (C7)the (Fmaj7)time go by,

I won’t (C)care if I

can be (D7)here on the (G7)street where you (Fm6)live.

On The Street Where You Live by Lerner & Loewe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “On The Street Where You Live” by Lerner & Loewe 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 "On The Street Where You Live" 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 "On The Street Where You Live"?: 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 Lerner & Loewe songs work for kids?: Try "THE HEATHER ON THE HILL", "Get Me To The Church On Time", "I Could Have Danced All Night". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.