Streetcorner Symphony

by Rob Thomas
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Lyrics

It’s morn ing;

I wake up, the (Ab)taste of sum mer sweet ness on my (Eb)mind.

It’s a clear day

in this cit y; let’s go (Ab)dance un der the street lights.

All the (Eb)peo ple in this world, let’s come to geth er more than ev er.

I can feel it, can you feel it?

(Eb)(Come on o ver) down to the (Bb)cor ner, my sis ters and my (Ab)broth ers of ev ’ry dif f’rent (Eb)col or.

Don’t you (feel that sun shine) tell ing you to (Bb)hold tight, things will be all right, try to find a (Eb)bet ter life?

(Come on o ver) down to the (Bb)cor ner, my sis ters and my (Ab)broth ers there for one an (Eb)oth er.

Won’t you (come on o ver)?

Man, I know you (Bb)wan na let your self go.

Whoa, whoa.

Some peo ple,

it’s a pit y: they go (Ab)all their lives and nev er know (Eb)how to love or to let love go, but it’s all right now;

we’ll make it through this some how, and we’ll paint the per fect pic ture; all the (Eb)col ors of this world will run to geth go,

let your self

go.

We may (Bb)nev er find our (Cm7)rea son to shine,

but here and (Bb)now, this is our time.

And I may (Bb)nev er find the (Cm7)mean ing of life,

but for this (Bb)mo ment I (Cm7)am fine.

So

(come on o ver) down to the (Bb)cor ner, my sis ters and my (Ab)broth ers of ev ’ry dif f’rent (Eb)col or.

Don’t you (feel that sun shine) tell ing you to (Bb)hold tight, things will be all right, try to find a (Eb)bet ter life?

(Come on o ver) down to the (Bb)cor ner.

We can leave it (Ab)all be hind, nev er been a (Eb)bet ter time.

(Come on o ver.) Man, I know you (Bb)wan na let your self go on and on and on and on and on.

(Yeah, Yeah, yeah.) we go (Ab)on and on and on (Eb)and on and on and on.

(Yeah, Yeah, yeah.) we go (Ab)on and on and on (Eb)and on and on and on.

(Yeah,

yeah.) (Ab)On and on and on (Eb)and on and on and on.

(Yeah,

yeah.)

(Yeah,

yeah.)

(Yeah,

yeah.)

Streetcorner Symphony — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Streetcorner Symphony" by Rob Thomas: 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 Bb, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Streetcorner Symphony”

What key is "Streetcorner Symphony" by Rob Thomas played in?
Streetcorner Symphony is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Streetcorner Symphony"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Streetcorner Symphony" 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 "Streetcorner Symphony"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Streetcorner Symphony"?
"Streetcorner Symphony" was originally performed by Rob Thomas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Streetcorner Symphony"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm7, D7, Eb, Ebpow, Fm.
What other songs by Rob Thomas can I play here?
Try "LONELY NO MORE", "A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS", "EVER THE SAME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Streetcorner Symphony" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Streetcorner Symphony" by Rob Thomas. 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 "Streetcorner Symphony" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Streetcorner Symphony" 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.