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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "My City Was Gone" by The Pretenders in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "My City Was Gone" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "My City Was Gone" with hands-separate practice in E at 116 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "My City Was Gone"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "My City Was Gone" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "My City Was Gone"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "My City Was Gone" is in the key of E at 116 BPM.