What key is "Streets Of London" in?

"Streets Of London" by Ralph McTell is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Streets Of London" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Streets Of London" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Streets Of London"?

This arrangement of "Streets Of London" uses 11 chords: A, A7, Adom, Bm, Bm7, D, E7, E9, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "Streets Of London" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

(D)Have you seen the (A)old man in the (Bm)closed the streets down of (F#m)mar ket,

(G)kick ing up the pa pers

with his (E7)worn out (A13)shoes?

(D)In his eyes you talk (A)see in’, no pride, She (Bm)hand held loose on ly walk his side,

Car Yes ter day’s (D)pa per tell ing (A7)yes car ter day’s news.

So (G)how can you tell me you’re (D)lone

(Bm)ly

and say for you that the sun don’t (A7)shine?

(D)Let me take you (A)by the hand and (Bm)lead you through the (F#m)streets of Lon don.

I’ll show you some thing

to (A7)make you change your (D)mind.

(D)Have you seen the (A)old girl who the (Bm)walks the streets down of (F#m)Lon don,

(G)dirt ing in her hair pers

and her (E7)clothes in (A13)rags?

(D)She’s no time for talk (A)see in’, no pride, She (Bm)hand held right on ly walk his side,

Car ry ing her (D)home per in ing (A7)two car ri er bags.

So (G)how can you tell me you’re (D)lone

(Bm)ly

and say for you that the sun don’t (A7)shine?

(D)Let me take you (A)by the hand and (Bm)lead you through the (F#m)streets of Lon don.

I’ll show you some thing

to (A7)make you change your (D)mind.

(A7)make you change your (D)mind.

(D)mind.

Streets Of London by Ralph McTell

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Streets Of London”

What key is "Streets Of London" in?: "Streets Of London" by Ralph McTell is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Streets Of London" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Streets Of London" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Streets Of London"?: This arrangement of "Streets Of London" uses 11 chords: A, A7, Adom, Bm, Bm7, D, E7, E9, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Streets Of London" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.