Street Life

by The Crusaders
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Lyrics

I play the (Fm)street life be cause there’s no place I can go.

(Cm)Street life, it’s the on ly life I

Street life, and there’s a (Bbm7)thou sand parts to play.

(Cm)Street life, un til you play your life a way.

You (Bbm7)let the peo ple see (Eb9)just (Cm7)who you want to (F7)be and (Bbm7)ev ’ry night you shine just (Abmaj7)like a su per (Ab6)star.

That’s (Abm7)how the life is (Db11)played, a (Gbmaj7)ten cent mas quer ade.

You (Bbm7)dress and walk and talk, you’re (Ab6)who you think you (Cm)are.

(Fm)Street life, you can run a way from time.

life for a nick el and a

life.

But you’d (Bbm7)bet ter not get old.

or you’re gon na feel the cold.

There’s (Bbm7)al ways love for sale, (Eb9)a (Cm7)grown up fai ry (F7)tale.

Prince (Bbm7)Charm ing al ways smiles be (Abmaj7)hind sil ver (Ab6)spoon.

And (Abm7)how the life is (Db11)played, a (Gbmaj7)ten cent mas quer ade.

You (Bbm7)dress and walk and talk, you’re (Ab6)who you think you (Cm)are.

(Dbm7)if you (Gb9)keep it (Cbmaj7)young, your (Bm7)song is (E9)al ways (Amaj7)sung, your (Bbm7)love will pay your way be (Ab6)neath the sil ver (Abmaj7)moon.

(E)Street life.

(E)Street life.

(F)Street life.

Oh, (F)street life.

I play the

Street Life — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Street Life" by The Crusaders in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key F, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Street Life”

Why does the accompaniment for "Street Life" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Street Life" by The Crusaders in?
The backing track is in F at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Street Life" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Street Life"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Street Life", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Street Life" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Street Life"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Street Life"?
"Street Life" was originally performed by The Crusaders. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "Street Life" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Street Life by The Crusaders, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is F; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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