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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "London Calling" by The Clash in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "London Calling" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "London Calling" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "London Calling"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "London Calling" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "London Calling"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "London Calling" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
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