Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)

by Frank Sinatra
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Lyrics

Chi (C)ca go, Chi ca go, that (Dm7)tod dl in’ (G7)town (Dm7)(tod dl in’ (G7)town.) Chi (Dm7)ca (G7)go, Chi (Dm7)ca (G7)go, I’ll (C)show you a round,

I (G7)love it!

(C)Bet your bot tom (Dm7)dol lar you (Em7)lose the blues in Chi (D7)ca go, Chi ca go, the (Dm7)folks who (G7)vis it (Dm7)all wan na (G7)set tle (C)down.

On (C)State (Dm7)Street, that (Em7)great (A7)street, I (Dm7)just wan na (G7)say, (Dm7)(just wan na (G7)say,) they do things they (Bm)don’t do (E7)on Broad (Am)way,

(A7)say,

(F)you’ll have the time, the (Bb7)time of your life, (C)bring all your friends, your kids and your wife (Ebdim)to Chi (G7)ca go, Chi (G7)ca go (G7)my home (Dm7)town.

Chi (C)ca go, Chi ca go, that (Dm7)tod dl in’ (G7)town (Dm7)(tod dl in’ (G7)town.) Chi (Dm7)ca (G7)go, Chi (Dm7)ca (G7)go, I’ll (C)show you a round,

I (G7)love it!

(C)Bet your bot tom (Dm7)dol lar you (Em7)lose the blues in Chi (D7)ca go, Chi ca go, the (Dm7)folks who (G7)vis it (Dm7)all wan na (G7)set tle (C)down.

On (C)State (Dm7)Street, that (Em7)great (A7)street, I (Dm7)just wan na (G7)say, (Dm7)(just wan na (G7)say,) they do things they (Bm)don’t do (E7)on Broad (Am)way,

(A7)say,

(F)you’ll have the time, the (Bb7)time of your life, (C)bring all your friends, your kids and your wife (Ebdim)to Chi (G7)ca go, Chi (G7)ca go (G7)my home (Dm7)town.

Chi (C)town.

Chicago (That Toddlin' Town) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 144 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)”

Can I play "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)" by Frank Sinatra played in?
Chicago (That Toddlin' Town) 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 (That Toddlin' Town)"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)" 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 (That Toddlin' Town)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)"?
"Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.