Murder In The City

by The Avett Brothers
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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.

A When I leave my your knows arms, 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

Make tear fell from my fa knows ther’s 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

Make sure my sis my ter knows I 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.
What chords are used in "Murder In The City"?
This arrangement of "Murder In The City" uses 4 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Murder In The City" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by The Avett Brothers can I play here?
Try "I AND LOVE AND YOU", "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "SWEPT AWAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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