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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"My City Was Gone" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My City Was Gone"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "My City Was Gone". Key of E, 116 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.