Lyrics
If I get (Bb)mur dered in the (Cm)cit y,
don’t go re (Bb)veng in’ in my (Eb)name.
One per son (Bb)dead from such is (Cm)plen ty,
no need to go (Bb)get locked a way.
(Eb)go.
A When I leave my your knows arms, (Eb)eyes.
her.
the things dered that what I think of.
say.
No need to (Bb)get o ver a (Ab)larmed.
I’m com in’ home.
I won der (Bb)which broth er is (Cm)bet ter,
which one our (Bb)par ents loved the (Eb)most.
I sure did (Bb)get in lots of (Cm)trou ble.
They seemed to to (Bb)let the oth er (Eb)list.
Make tear fell from my fa knows ther’s (Eb)loved her.
I won my that moth my dad would same.
He said, “I (Bb)love you and I’m (Ab)larmed.
I’m com in’ home.
(Ab)proud of you both in so man y (Bb)dif f’rent ways.”
If I get (Bb)mur dered in the (Cm)cit y,
go read the (Bb)let ter in my (Eb)desk.
Don’t both er (Bb)with all my be (Cm)long ings.
But pay to at (Bb)ten tion to the (Eb)list.
Make sure my sis my ter knows I (Eb)loved her.
Make sure my that moth er knows the same.
Al ways re (Bb)mem ber there was (Ab)larmed.
I’m com in’ home.
(Ab)proud of you both in so man y (Bb)dif f’rent ways.” (Ab)noth ing worth shar (Eb)ing like the love that let us share our name.
Al ways re (Bb)mem ber there was (Ab)noth ing worth shar (Eb)ing like the love that let us share our name.
Murder In The City by The Avett Brothers
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Murder In The City”
- What key is "Murder In The City" in?
- "Murder In The City" by The Avett Brothers is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Murder In The City" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Murder In The City" 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.
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