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.

Murder In The City — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"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.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Ab
Tempo: 110 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: The Avett Brothers

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How to Play "Murder In The City" on Piano

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.