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Well, all the par ties on the streets are talk in’, store front man ne quins sleep in’ in lights.
We used to smoke while we were jay walk in’, like it was your birth day ev ’ry oth er Sat ur day night.
Knew the bands, so we nev er payed our cov er.
Wrote our names on the bath room tiles.
We nev er dressed to im press all the oth ers, they would let us in on our laid back kind of style.
But, boy, you know it’s been a while.
And I don’t know why you don’t take me down town.
Like you got an y where bet ter to be.
Talk it up and give me the go ’round ’round like a good time tease.
I’m on ly count in’ on your can cel la tion when I should be count in’ on you at my door.
Did you for (A)get a bout how we went a round?
I don’t know why you don’t take me down town an y more.
Ohh,
an y more.
I got some plat forms sit tin’ in the cor ner.
They wan na stroll on a cit y side walk.
I got a dress that ’ll show a lit tle uh uh.
But you ain’t get tin’ uh uh if you don’t come pick me up, show me off.
You might be tired, but I’m And I don’t know why
And I don’t know why you don’t take me down town.
Like you got an y where bet ter to be.
Talk it up and give me the go ’round ’round like a good time tease.
I’m on ly count in’ on your can cel la tion when I should be count in’ on you at my door.
Did you for (A)get a bout how we went a round?
I don’t know why you don’t take me down town an y more.
Ohh,
an y more.
Yeah,
don’t know (E)why you don’t take me down town.
I don’t know why you don’t take me down town an y more.
Downtown — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Downtown" by Lady A: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 85 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Downtown”
- What key is "Downtown" by Lady A played in?
- Downtown is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Downtown"?
- The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Downtown" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Downtown"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Downtown"?
- "Downtown" was originally performed by Lady A. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Downtown"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, C, E, Epow.
- What other songs by Lady A can I play here?
- Try "I RUN TO YOU", "JUST A KISS", "OUR KIND OF LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Downtown" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Downtown" by Lady A. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Downtown" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Downtown" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.