Learn "ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD" by Paul Simon on Piano

Master "ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD" by Paul Simon with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of A at 102 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 102 BPM.

Lyrics

The (A)Ma ma py ja ma rolled out ta bed and she ran to the po lice sta tion. When the (E)Pa pa found out he be gan to shout and we start ed the in ves ti ga tion. It’s a gainst the law, it was a gainst the law, oh, what the Ma ma saw, it was a gainst the law. Ooh, Ma ma looked down and spit on the ground ev ’ry time my name gets men tioned. Pa pa said, “Oi, if I get that boy I’m gon na stick him in a house of de ten tion.” Well, I’m on my (D)way, I don’t know (A)where I’m go in’. I’m on my (D)way. I’m tak in’ my time but I (B7)don’t know where. Good bye to (D)Ros y, the (G)Queen of Co ro na. See me and Ju li o down by the (E)school yard. See (A)me and Ju li o down by the (E)school yard. Whoa, in a See me and Ju li o down by the (E)school yard.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
A
Tempo
102 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
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  5. 5
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