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Well, we’re (Em7)liv ing here in (A)Al len town,
and they’re (Am7)clos ing all the (D)fac to ries down.
Out in (Em7)Beth le hem they’re (A)kill ing time,
(F#m)fill ing out forms,
(D)stand ing in line.
Well, the (Em7)fa thers fought the (A)Sec ond World War,
spent their (Am7)week ends on the (D)Jer sey shore, all.
met our (Em7)moth ers in the (A)U S O,
(F#m)asked them to dance, and danced with them slow.
And we’re (Em7)liv ing here in (A)Al len town,
but the (F)rest less ness was (G)hand ed the down
and it’s (Am7)get ting ver y (D)hard to stay.
Well, we’re (Em7)wait ing here in (A)Al len town
for the (Am7)Penn syl va nia (D)we nev er found,
for the (Em7)prom is es our (A)teach ers gave
(F#m)if we worked hard,
(D)if we be haved.
So the (Em7)grad u a tions (A)hang on the wall,
but they (Am7)nev er real ly (D)helped us at all.
No they (Em7)nev er taught us (A)what was real,
(F#m)i ron and coke, and chro mi um steel.
And we’re (Em7)wait ing here in (A)Al len town,
but they’ve (F)tak en all the (G)coal from the ground
and the (Am7)un ion peo ple (D)crawled a way.
Ev ’ry child (G)had a pret (F)ty good shot
to get at least (G)as far as their (Bb)old man got,
(F)but some thing hap pened on (G)the way (F)to that place.
They threw an A (G)mer i can flag (C)in our face.
Well, I’m (Em7)liv ing here in (A)Al len town
and it’s (F)hard to keep a (G)good man down,
but I (Am7)won’t be get ting (D)up to day.
And it’s (C)get ting ver y (Em)hard to (Em)stay,
and we’re liv ing here in (D)Al len town.
Allentown — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Allentown" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Allentown”
- Why does "Allentown" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Allentown".
- What key is "Allentown" by Billy Joel played in?
- Allentown is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Allentown"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Allentown" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Allentown"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Allentown"?
- "Allentown" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Allentown"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Am7, Asus4, Bb, Bm, C, D, Em, +4 more.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Allentown"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Allentown".
- Can I see all the notes in "Allentown"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 110 BPM.