Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard

by Paul Simon
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Lyrics

The (G)Ma ma py ja ma rolled out ta bed and she ran to the po lice (C)sta tion.

When the (D)Pa pa found out he be gan to shout and we start ed the in ves ti (G)ga tion.

It’s a gainst the (D)law,

it was a gainst the (G)law,

oh, what the Ma ma (D)saw,

it was a gainst the (G)law.

Ooh, (G)Ma ma looked down and spit on the ground ev ’ry time my name gets (C)men tioned.

(D)Pa pa said, “Oi, if I get that boy I’m gon na stick him in a house of de (G)ten tion.”

Well, I’m on my (C)way,

I don’t know (G)where I’m go in’.

I’m on my (C)way.

I’m tak in’ my (D)time but I don’t know where.

Good bye to (C)Ros

y, the (F)Queen of Co (G)ro na.

See me and (F)Ju li o (C)down by the (D)school yard.

See me and (F)Ju li o (C)down by the (D)school yard.

Whoa, in a me and (F)Ju li o (C)down by the (D)school yard.

See me and (F)Ju li o (C)down by the (D)school yard.

Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard by Paul Simon

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 93 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard”

What key is "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" in?
"Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" by Paul Simon is in the key of G with a tempo of 93 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Paul Simon can I play here?
Try "Still Crazy After All These Years", "KODACHROME", "ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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