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I went (Bm)back to O (A)hi o,
but my (E5)cit y was was gone.
There was (E5)no on train the back sta tion,
there was (E5)no ern down y no pride.
I South (E5)How ard had dis ap peared,
had been My my (A)fav ’rite plac es.
My (Bm)cit y had (A)been pulled down,
like re (E5)duced e to to Cuya park ing Falls.
spac es.
(Bm)A, O, way to go, O hi o.
I went (Bm)back to O (A)hi o,
but my (E5)fam i ly try gone.
had I (E5)stood down train the mid porch, tion,
there was (E5)no ern bod that no pride.
I was (E5)stunned and a mazed.
ap o
had been re hood (A)mem o ries es.
And (Bm)slow ly swirled (A)filled past air
like the (E5)wind e through to Cuya the trees.
Falls.
spac Said, (Bm)A, O, way to go, O hi o.
I went
My City Was Gone — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "My City Was Gone" by The Pretenders: 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 E, 116 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 “My City Was Gone”
- What key is "My City Was Gone" by The Pretenders played in?
- My City Was Gone is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "My City Was Gone"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My City Was Gone" 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 "My City Was Gone"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My City Was Gone"?
- "My City Was Gone" was originally performed by The Pretenders. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "My City Was Gone"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm, E, Epow. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?
- Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "My City Was Gone" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "My City Was Gone" by The Pretenders. 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 "My City Was Gone" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "My City Was Gone" 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.