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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Downtown" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Downtown" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Downtown" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Downtown" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Downtown" is in the key of E at 85 BPM.
- What chords are in "Downtown"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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