(Eb)When you’re a lone and life is (Ab)mak ing you lone ly you can (Eb)al ways go
down (Bb)town.
(Eb)When you’ve got wor ries all the (Ab)noise and the hur ry seems to (Eb)help I know,
down (Bb)town.
Just (Eb)lis ten to the mus ic of the (Cm)traf fic in the ci ty; (Eb)lin ger on the side walk where the (Cm)ne on signs are pret ty.
(Gm)How can you lose?
The lights are much bright er there; you can for (F7)get all your trou bles, for get all your cares, so go (Eb)down (Ebmaj7)town.
(Bb7sus4)Things will be great when you’re (Eb)down (Ebmaj7)town.
(Bb7sus4)No fin er place for sure, (Eb)down (Ebmaj7)town.
(Bb7sus4)Ev ’ry thing’s wait ing for (Eb)you,
(Eb)down (Bb7sus4)town.
Downtown by Petula Clark
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 108 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Downtown”
- What key is "Downtown" in?
- "Downtown" by Petula Clark is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Downtown" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Downtown" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Downtown"?
- This arrangement of "Downtown" uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Eb, Ebmaj7, F7, Gm.
- How long does it take to learn "Downtown" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Petula Clark can I play here?
- Try "DON'T SLEEP IN THE SUBWAY", "DOWNTOWN", "I KNOW A PLACE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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