Other arrangements of Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard
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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.
Itβs 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 βry time my name gets men tioned.
Pa pa said, βOi, if I get that boy Iβm gon na stick him in a house of de ten tion.β
Well, Iβm on my (D)way,
I donβt know (A)where Iβm go inβ.
Iβm on my (D)way.
Iβm tak inβ my time but I (B7)donβt 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.
Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard β Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" by Paul Simon: 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 A, 102 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 βMe And Julio Down By The Schoolyardβ
- What key is "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" by Paul Simon played in?
- Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard"?
- The arrangement plays at 102 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" 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 "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard"?
- Yes β registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard"?
- "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" was originally performed by Paul Simon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B7, Bm, D, E, G.
- What other songs by Paul Simon can I play here?
- Try "Still Crazy After All These Years", "KODACHROME", "Gone at Last". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" with lyrics?
- Yes β this is a free karaoke slide for "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" by Paul Simon. 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 β 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 "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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) β the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes β 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.


