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(Em)Lon don call ing to the (Fmaj9)far a way towns.
Now (Em)war is de clared
and (G)bat tle come down.
(Em)Lon don call ing to the (Fmaj9)un der world.
Come (Em)out of the cup board, you (G)boys an and er
(Em)Lon don call ing.
Now, I (Fmaj9)don’t look to us.
But (Em)Pho ny Bea tle ma ni a has (G)bit ten the dust.
(Em)Lon don call ing.
See, we (Fmaj9)ain’t got no swing, ex (Em)cept for the ring of the (G)trun cheon thing.
The (Em)ice age is com ing.
The (G)sun’s zoom ing in.
(Em)Melt down ex pect ed.
The (D)wheat is grow ing thin.
A (Em)En gines stop run ning.
But (G)I have no fear, ’cause (Em)Lon don is drown ing and (D)I
I live by the riv er.
(Em)Lon don call ing to the (Fmaj9)im i ta tion For (Em)get it, broth er.
can (G)go it a lone.
(Em)Lon don call ing to the (Fmaj9)zom bies of Come (Em)Quit hold ing out board, and (G)draw an oth er
(Em)Lon don call ing.
And I (Fmaj9)don’t want to shout.
But (Em)while ny we were talk ni ing, I (G)saw you nod ding
(Em)Lon don call ing.
See, we (Fmaj9)ain’t got no highs, ex (Em)cept for that one with the (G)yel low y The (Em)ice age is com ing.
The (G)sun’s zoom ing in.
(Em)En gines stop run ning.
The (D)wheat is grow ing thin.
A (Em)nu cle ar er ror.
But (G)I have no fear, ’cause (Em)Lon don is drown ing and (D)I,
I live by the riv er.
live by the riv er.
(D)I,
I live by the riv er.
Now (Fmaj9)get this.
(Em)Lon don call ing.
Yes, (Fmaj9)I was there, too.
And you (Em)know what they said?
Well, (Fmaj9)some of it was true!
(Em)Lon don call ing at the (Fmaj9)top of the dial.
And (Em)af ter all this, won’t you (Fmaj9)give me a smile?
(Em)Lon don call ing.
I (Em)nev er felt so much a like...
London Calling — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "London Calling" by The Clash: 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 G, 100 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 “London Calling”
- What key is "London Calling" by The Clash played in?
- London Calling 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 "London Calling"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "London Calling" 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 "London Calling"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "London Calling"?
- "London Calling" was originally performed by The Clash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "London Calling"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: D, Em, Fmaj9, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Clash can I play here?
- Try "SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO", "TRAIN IN VAIN", "THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "London Calling" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "London Calling" by The Clash. 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 "London Calling" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "London Calling" 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.