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There’s a har vest
each Sat ur day (A7sus4)night at the bars filled (C)with per fume and hitch (D)ing a (A7sus4)ride;
a place you could stand for (Dsus4)one (D)night and get gone.
And it’s clear this con (C)ver sa tion ain’t (D)do ing (A7sus4)a thing, ’cause these (Em)boys on (C)ly lis ten to me when (D)I (A7sus4)sing.
And I don’t feel like sing ing to (D)night all the (C)same songs.
Here in these
deep cit y lights,
girl could get (G)lost
to night.
I’m find ing ev ’ry rea (D)son to be gone.
There’s noth ing here (Dsus4)to hold on to.
Could I (C)hold you?
The sit u (C)a tion’s al ways the same.
You got your (Em)wolves in their (C)clothes whis per ing (Dsus4)Hol (D)ly (A7sus4)wood’s name,
steal ing (C)gold from the sil ver (Dsus4)they (D)see.
But it’s not me.
Here in these
Could I (C)hold you?
Call (C)ing out,
“Some bod y save me.” (G)I feel like I’m (Am9)fad ing a way.
Am I’m gone?
Call (C)ing out,
“Some bod y save me.” (G)I feel like I’m (Am9)fad ing.
Mm.
(A)No, (Asus4)no, no.
(C)No, (Cmaj7)no, no.
(A)No, (Asus4)no, (A)no, (C)no.
Deep cit y lights.
Girl could get (G)lost
to night.
I’m find ing ev ’ry rea (D)son to be gone and there’s (Dsus4)noth ing here to hold on to.
Could I hold on to
(C)you?
City — Simple Sheet Music
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"City" 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, 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 “City”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "City"?
- 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 "City" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- City 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 "City"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "City" 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 "City"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "City"?
- "City" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "City"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, A7, Am9, Asus4, Bm, C, Cmaj7, D, +5 more.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". 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 "City". Key of G, 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.