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 know.
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, be you can run a way from time.
(Cm)Street life for a nick el and a dime.
Street life.
and But you’d (Bbm7)bet ter not get old.
(Cm)Street life, un 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 a 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 Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Street Life" by The Crusaders: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Street Life”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Street Life" by The Crusaders in?
- The backing track is in Bb 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.
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