Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)

by Frank Sinatra
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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) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)" by Frank Sinatra in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)" with hands-separate practice in C at 144 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)" is in the key of C at 144 BPM.