Streetcorner Symphony

by Rob Thomas

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Lyrics

It’s morn ing;

I wake up, the (Ab)taste of sum mer sweet ness on my (Eb)mind.

It’s a clear day

in this cit y; let’s go (Ab)dance un der the street lights.

All the (Eb)peo ple in this world, let’s come to geth er more than ev er.

I can feel it, can you feel it?

(Eb)(Come on o ver) down to the (Bb)cor ner, my sis ters and my (Ab)broth ers of ev ’ry dif f’rent (Eb)col or.

Don’t you (feel that sun shine) tell ing you to (Bb)hold tight, things will be all right, try to find a (Eb)bet ter life?

(Come on o ver) down to the (Bb)cor ner, my sis ters and my (Ab)broth ers there for one an (Eb)oth er.

Won’t you (come on o ver)?

Man, I know you (Bb)wan na let your self go.

Whoa, whoa.

Some peo ple,

it’s a pit y: they go (Ab)all their lives and nev er know (Eb)how to love or to let love go, but it’s all right now;

we’ll make it through this some how, and we’ll paint the per fect pic ture; all the (Eb)col ors of this world will run to geth go,

let your self

go.

We may (Bb)nev er find our (Cm7)rea son to shine,

but here and (Bb)now, this is our time.

And I may (Bb)nev er find the (Cm7)mean ing of life,

but for this (Bb)mo ment I (Cm7)am fine.

So

(come on o ver) down to the (Bb)cor ner, my sis ters and my (Ab)broth ers of ev ’ry dif f’rent (Eb)col or.

Don’t you (feel that sun shine) tell ing you to (Bb)hold tight, things will be all right, try to find a (Eb)bet ter life?

(Come on o ver) down to the (Bb)cor ner.

We can leave it (Ab)all be hind, nev er been a (Eb)bet ter time.

(Come on o ver.) Man, I know you (Bb)wan na let your self go on and on and on and on and on.

(Yeah, Yeah, yeah.) we go (Ab)on and on and on (Eb)and on and on and on.

(Yeah, Yeah, yeah.) we go (Ab)on and on and on (Eb)and on and on and on.

(Yeah,

yeah.) (Ab)On and on and on (Eb)and on and on and on.

(Yeah,

yeah.)

(Yeah,

yeah.)

(Yeah,

yeah.)

Streetcorner Symphony by Rob Thomas — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Streetcorner Symphony by Rob Thomas 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 Eb at 90 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 "Streetcorner Symphony" 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 "Streetcorner Symphony"?
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 "Streetcorner Symphony" use?
Just 8 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm7, D7, Eb, Ebpow, Fm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rob Thomas songs work for kids?
Try "LONELY NO MORE", "A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS", "EVER THE SAME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.