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Long a go,
but not so ver y (D)long a go,
the world was dif (A)f’rent,
oh yes, it was.
You set tled down and you built a town and (Bm)made it there
and you watched it grow.
It was (D)your
town.
Time goes by and (A)time brings chang es, and (Bm)you change too.
Noth ing comes that you can’t han dle, so (D)on you go.
You nev er see it com ing
when the (Bm)world caves (D7)in on (G)you,
on (Gmaj9)your
town.
There’s noth ing you can (A)do.
Main Street is (Dmaj7)n’t Main Street (G)an y (D)more.
Lights don’t shine (Dmaj7)as (Gsus2)bright ly as they’ve (Asus)shone be (A)fore.
To tell the truth, a (D7)lights don’t shine at all
but in (Gmaj9)our
town.
Sun comes up each morn ing, just like it’s (D)al ways done.
Get (G)up and go to (A)work and start the (D)day.
You o pen up for busi ness;
it’s nev er (D7)gon na come
as the (Em7)world rolls (D)by, a (G)mil lion miles
a (A)way.
We love it an y (A)way.
(Em)Come (D)what (G)may, it’s (A7sus)our town.
Our Town — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Our Town" by James Taylor: 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 D, 120 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 “Our Town”
- What key is "Our Town" by James Taylor played in?
- Our Town is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Our Town"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Our Town" 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 "Our Town"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Our Town"?
- "Our Town" was originally performed by James Taylor. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Our Town"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bbdim, Bm, Bsus4, D, D7, +8 more.
- What other songs by James Taylor can I play here?
- Try "SOMETHING IN THE WAY SHE MOVES", "COPPERLINE", "Carolina In My Mind". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Our Town" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Our Town" by James Taylor. 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 "Our Town" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Our Town" 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.