Learn "MURDER IN THE CITY" by The Avett Brothers on Piano

Master "MURDER IN THE CITY" by The Avett Brothers with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Ab at 110 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Ab
Tempo
110 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Murder In The City" 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
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.