Other arrangements of Streets Of London
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Streets Of London" by Ralph McTell: 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 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 “Streets Of London”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Streets Of London" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Streets Of London" by Ralph McTell. 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 "Streets Of London" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Streets Of London" 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.