Talk Of The Town

· by The Pretenders

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Lyrics

(B7)It’s such a drag to (G6)want some thing some times, one thing to leads to an oth er, I know.

Who Was a time I want ed (G6)you for mine

com mon no bod y knew.

by day high brow.

You ar rived night or day and (G6)passed like a cloud.

(C6)I made a wish I said it out sky, (C)loud,

out loud in (Bm)a crowd,

ev ’ry bod y (C)heard

it was the talk of (Bm)the town.

It’s not my place

to (G6)know what you feel times, I’d like to know, but why should er, I I?

Who were you then, who are you (G6)now for ow,

com mon lab ’rer by night, by day high brow.

You ar Back in my room

I (G6)won der, then I

(C6)sit on the bed

and look at the sky, (C)loud,

oh, up in (Bm)the sky

crowds ’ry re ar (C)range

it like the talk of (Bm)the town.

It’s not my place

May be to mor

row,

may be some day.

May be to mor

row, may be some day.

You’ve changed

your place in this world,

you’ve changed

your (G)place in this world.

Ah, but it’s

Talk Of The Town by The Pretenders — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Talk Of The Town” by The Pretenders 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 100 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 "Talk Of The Town" 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 "Talk Of The Town"?: 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 "Talk Of The Town" use?: Just 9 chords: Am7, B7, Bm, C, C6, D, Em7, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Pretenders songs work for kids?: Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.