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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Streets Of London" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Streets Of London"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Streets Of London". Key of D, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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