Streets Of London

by Ralph McTell

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(D)Have you seen the (A)old man in the (Bm)closed the streets down of (F#m)mar ket,

(G)kick ing up the pa pers

with his (E7)worn out (A13)shoes?

(D)In his eyes you talk (A)see in’, no pride, She (Bm)hand held loose on ly walk (F#m)at his in’, side,

Car Yes ter day’s (D)pa per tell ing (A7)yes car ter day’s news.

So (G)how can you tell me you’re (D)lone

(Bm)ly

and say for you that the sun don’t (A7)shine?

(D)Let me take you (A)by the hand and (Bm)lead you through the (F#m)streets of Lon don.

I’ll show you some thing

to (A7)make you change your (D)mind.

(D)Have you seen the (A)old girl who the (Bm)walks the streets down of (F#m)Lon don,

(G)dirt ing in her hair pers

and her (E7)clothes in (A13)rags?

(D)She’s no time for talk (A)see in’, no pride, She (Bm)hand held right on ly walk (F#m)at his in’, side,

Car ry ing her (D)home per in ing (A7)two car ri er bags.

So (G)how can you tell me you’re (D)lone

(Bm)ly

and say for you that the sun don’t (A7)shine?

(D)Let me take you (A)by the hand and (Bm)lead you through the (F#m)streets of Lon don.

I’ll show you some thing

to (A7)make you change your (D)mind.

(A7)make you change your (D)mind.

(D)mind.

Streets Of London by Ralph McTell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Streets Of London” by Ralph McTell 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 D at 120 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 "Streets Of London" 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 "Streets Of London"?
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 "Streets Of London" use?
Just 11 chords: A, A7, Adom, Bm, Bm7, D, E7, E9, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.