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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
"City Song" 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 F, 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 Song”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "City Song"?
- 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 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.
- 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 Song". Key of F, 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.