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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Murder In The City" by The Avett Brothers: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “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 Eb 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 there a karaoke version of "Murder In The City" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Murder In The City" by The Avett Brothers. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Murder In The City" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Murder In The City" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.