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(Am)So (Dm)your broth er’s (Am)bound (Dm)and gagged, and (Dm)they chained (Am)him to a (Dm)chair.
Won’t (Dm)you please come to Chi ca go just to sing?
(Am)In a (Dm)land (Am)that’s known as (Dm)free dom, (Am)how (Dm)can such (Am)a thing be (Dm)fair?
Won’t (Dm)you please come to Chi ca go for the help that (Am)we can bring?
(CN.C.)We can (G)change
the world,
re ar range
the world.
It’s (D)dy ing
(CN.C.)to get bet ter.
Pol i (Am)ti cians, (Dm)sit your (Am)self down, (Dm)there’s noth ing for you here.
comes soon.
Won’t you please come to Chi ca go for a (Dm)ride?
From the Don’t ask (Am)Jack (Dm)to help you (Am)’cause he’ll turn (Am)the oth er (Dm)ear.
(Am)Won’t (Dm)you please come to Chi ca go or else join (Am)the oth er (Dm)side?
(CN.C.)We can (G)change
the world,
re ar range
the world.
It’s (G)dy ing, (If you be lieve in jus tice) it’s (G)dy ing, (If you be lieve in free dom) it’s (G)dy ing, (Let a man live his own life.) it’s (G)dy ing.
(Rules and reg u la tions, who (G)needs them?)
(F)O pen up the door!
Some how (Am)peo ple (Dm)must your (Am)be free; (Dm)I hope ing the you day comes soon.
Won’t you please come to Chi ca go, show your (Dm)face?
From the bot tom (Am)of (Dm)the o cean (Am)to the moun (Am)tains of the (Dm)moon, (Am)won’t (Dm)you please come to Chi ca go?
No one else (Am)can take your (Dm)place.
(CN.C.)We can (G)change
the world,
re ar range
the world.
It’s (G)dy ing, (If you be lieve in jus tice) it’s (G)dy ing, (If you be lieve in free dom) it’s (G)dy ing, (Let a man live his own life.) it’s (G)dy ing.
(Rules and reg u la tions, who (G)needs them?)
(F)O pen up the door!
(F)O pen up the door!
Chicago — Simple Sheet Music
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"Chicago" 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 C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Chicago”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Chicago"?
- 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 "Chicago" by Crosby, Stills & Nash played in?
- Chicago is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Chicago"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Chicago" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Chicago"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Chicago"?
- "Chicago" was originally performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Chicago"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, D, D7, Dm, Em, F, G.
- What other songs by Crosby, Stills & Nash can I play here?
- Try "SUITE: JUDY BLUE EYES", "MARRAKESH EXPRESS", "CARRY ON". 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 "Chicago". Key of C, 100 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.
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