Other arrangements of Hot Child In The City
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(E5)Dan ger, in the (E5)shape of (E5)some thing wild.
(E5)Stran ger dressed in (E5)black, she’s a hun gry child.
When (E)No one knows who she is, (A)boys or what her name is.
When (E)I don’t know where she came (A)walks from, or what her game is.
Hot child in the (E)cit y.
Hot child in the (E)cit y.
Run nin’ wild and look in’ (E)pret ty.
Hot child in the (E)cit y.
(E5)So young, to be (E5)loose and on her own.
(E5)Young boys, they all (E5)want she’s to take her home.
When (E)she comes down town, she the (A)boys all stop and stare.
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When (E)she comes down town, she she (A)walks like she just don’t care, yeah.
Hot child in the (E)cit y.
Hot child in the (E)cit y.
Run nin’ wild and look in’ (E)pret ty.
Hot child in the (E)cit y.
(E5)So young, to be (E5)loose and on her own.
(B)Come on down to my place, ba by.
We’ll talk a bout (E)love.
(B)Come on down to my place, wom an.
We’ll make (B7sus4)love.
H hot child in the (E)cit y.
Hot child in the (E)cit y.
She’s kind a dan ger (Hot child in the (E)cit y.) Young child.
(Run nin’ wild and look in’ (E)pret ty.) Young child, run nin’ (Hot child in the (E)cit y.) hot child in the (A)cit y.
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(Hot child in the (E)cit y.) Hot child in the (A)cit y.
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(E)(Hot child in (F#m)the cit (E)y.)
Hot Child In The City — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hot Child In The City" by Nick Gilder: 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, 111 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 “Hot Child In The City”
- What key is "Hot Child In The City" by Nick Gilder played in?
- Hot Child In The City 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 "Hot Child In The City"?
- The arrangement plays at 111 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hot Child In The City" 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 "Hot Child In The City"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hot Child In The City"?
- "Hot Child In The City" was originally performed by Nick Gilder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hot Child In The City"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, B, B7, C, D, E, Epow, F#m.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Hot Child In The City" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hot Child In The City" by Nick Gilder. 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 "Hot Child In The City" 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 "Hot Child In The City" 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.