Learn "STREETS OF LONDON" by Ralph McTell on Piano

Master "STREETS OF LONDON" by Ralph McTell with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of D at 120 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

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 (F#m)at his in’, 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 (F#m)at his in’, 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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
D
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Streets Of London" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
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  4. 4
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  5. 5
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