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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Murder In The City" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Ab, 110 BPM.
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About “Murder In The City”
- Why does "Murder In The City" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Murder In The City".
- What key is "Murder In The City" by The Avett Brothers played in?
- Murder In The City is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Murder In The City"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Murder In The City" 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 "Murder In The City"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Murder In The City"?
- "Murder In The City" was originally performed by The Avett Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Murder In The City"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Avett Brothers can I play here?
- Try "I AND LOVE AND YOU", "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "SWEPT AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Murder In The City"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Murder In The City".
- Can I see all the notes in "Murder In The City"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 110 BPM.
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