City Song

by Grace VanderWaal
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Lyrics

(F)Fresh laid con crete,

(Dm7)mel o dies blow ing,

don’t (F)care where we’re go ing,

(Dm7)but the day is wast ing.

(Dm7)Just keep mov ing

and take it all in.

The rum ble of voic es are the bass to our song.

The horns are just on the beat, honk in’ a (F)long.

Let’s be the har mo ny, but no note is wrong.

And let’s take the (C)cit y and make it our (F)song,

our (Dm7)song,

our (F)song.

Let’s take the (Dm7)cit y and make it our (C)song.

(F)Pen cil tap ping,

(Dm7)feet o speed walk ing,

don’t (F)cars just we’re driv ing,

(Dm7)day the dream is gaz ing.

(Dm7)Just keep mov ing

and take it all in.

The rum ble of voic es are the bass to our song.

The horns are just on the beat, honk in’ a (F)long.

We’ll be the har mo ny, but no note is wrong.

And let’s take the (C)cit y and make it our (F)song,

our (Dm7)song,

our (F)song.

Let’s take the (Dm7)cit y and make it our (C)song.

(C)song.

(F)Ev ’ry thing go ing (Bb)on a round you,

just (F)close your eyes and dis con (Bb)nect for a mo ment or (Dm)two and

(CN.C.)hear...

(C)song.

City Song — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "City Song" 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 F, 100 BPM.

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

About “City Song”

Can I play "City Song" 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 "City Song" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "City Song" by Grace VanderWaal played in?
City Song is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "City Song"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "City Song" 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 Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "City Song"?
"City Song" was originally performed by Grace VanderWaal. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Grace VanderWaal can I play here?
Try "CLEARLY", "SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS", "A Better Life". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "City Song"?
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. "City Song" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "City Song"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "City Song" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.