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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Our Town" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Our Town"?
- 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 "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 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 "Our Town". Key of D, 120 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.
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