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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"London Calling" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "London Calling"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "London Calling". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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