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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Downtown" 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 Eb, 108 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Downtown”
- Can I play "Downtown" 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 "Downtown" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Downtown" by Petula Clark played in?
- Downtown is arranged in the key of Eb 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 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Downtown" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 Petula Clark. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Downtown"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Eb, Ebmaj7, F7, Gm.
- What other songs by Petula Clark can I play here?
- Try "DON'T SLEEP IN THE SUBWAY", "DOWNTOWN", "I KNOW A PLACE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Downtown"?
- 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. "Downtown" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Downtown"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Downtown" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.