Electric Avenue

by Eddy Grant
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(G7)Boy!

Boy!

Now in the street there is vio lence A na na lots af of a work to be done.

No place to hang all our wash ing I na na can’t blame it all on the sun.

Oh no, we’re gon na rock down to E lec tric Av e nue and then we’ll take it high er.

Oh, we gon na rock down to E lec tric Av e nue and then we’ll take it high er.

Work ing so hard like a sol dier A na na Can’t af ford a thing on T V

Deep in my heart I ab hore ya I na na can’t get it food for the kid.

Good God, we’re gon na rock down to E lec tric Av e nue and then we’ll take it high er.

Oh, we gon na rock down to E lec tric Av e nue and then we’ll take it high er.

Oh no,

oh no,

oh no,

oh no.

Oh God, we’re gon na rock down to E lec tric Av e nue and then we’ll take it high er.

Oh, we gon na rock down to E lec tric Av e nue and then we’ll take it high er.

Who is to blame in what coun try?

Nev er can get to the one.

Deal ing in mul ti pli ca tion

and they still can’t feed ev ’ry one.

Oh, no, we’re gon na rock down to E lec tric Av e nue and then we’ll take it high er.

Oh, we gon na rock down to E lec tric Av e nue and then we’ll take it high er.

Out in the streets,

out in the streets,

out in the day time,

out in the night.

Oh, we gon na rock down to E lec tric Av e nue and then we’ll take it high er.

Oh, we gon na rock down to E lec tric Av e nue and then we’ll take it high er.

Out in the streets,

out in the streets,

out in the play ground,

out in the night.

Oh, we gon na

in the dark side of town.

Oh, we gon na

Electric Avenue — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Electric Avenue

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Electric Avenue"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant played in?
Electric Avenue is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Electric Avenue"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Electric Avenue" 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 "Electric Avenue"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Electric Avenue"?
"Electric Avenue" was originally performed by Eddy Grant. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Electric Avenue"?
This arrangement uses 2 chords: G, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Electric Avenue" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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