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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Allentown" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Allentown"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Allentown". Key of G, 110 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.