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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"My City Was Gone" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 116 BPM.
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About “My City Was Gone”
- Where are the chord symbols for "My City Was Gone" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "My City Was Gone" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "My City Was Gone" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "My City Was Gone" is in the key of E at 116 BPM.
- What chords are in "My City Was Gone"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.