Streets Of London

by Ralph McTell
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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Streets Of London" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

About “Streets Of London

Can I play "Streets Of London" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Streets Of London" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Streets Of London" by Ralph McTell played in?
Streets Of London 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 "Streets Of London"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Streets Of London" 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 "Streets Of London"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Streets Of London"?
"Streets Of London" was originally performed by Ralph McTell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Streets Of London"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, A7, Adom, Bm, Bm7, D, E7, E9, +3 more.
Can a complete beginner play "Streets Of London"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Streets Of London" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Streets Of London"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Streets Of London" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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