Uptown

by Carole King

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Lyrics

He (Cm)gets up each morn in’ and he goes down town,

where ev ’ry one’s his boss and he’s lost in an an gry land,

he’s a lit tle man.

But then he comes (C)up town each eve ning to my ten e ment,

(Am)up town where folks don’t have to pay much rent.

And (F)when he’s there with me, he can see that he’s ev ’ry thing.

The Then he’s (Ab)tall,

it’s he don’t (Fm7)crawl, when he’s a (C)king.

(Cm)Down town he’s just one of a mil lion guys,

where he don’t get no breaks and he takes all they got to give,

’cause he’s got ta live.

But then he comes (C)up town where he can hold his head up high,

(Am)up town he knows that I’ll be stand in’ by.

And (F)when I take his hand, there’s no man who can put him down.

The world is (Ab)sweet,

it’s at his (Fm7)feet when he’s up (C)king.

(C)town,

oh,

(C)town,

oh,

oh.

Oh,

oh.

Oh,

oh.

Uptown by Carole King — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Uptown by Carole King 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 100 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 "Uptown" 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 "Uptown"?
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.