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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "London Calling" by The Clash 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 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "London Calling"?
- 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 "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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "London Calling" 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 100 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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