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(B7)It’s such a drag to (G6)want some thing some times, one thing to leads to an oth er, I know.
Who Was a time I want ed (G6)you for mine
com mon no bod y knew.
by day high brow.
You ar rived night or day and (G6)passed like a cloud.
(C6)I made a wish I said it out sky, (C)loud,
out loud in (Bm)a crowd,
ev ’ry bod y (C)heard
it was the talk of (Bm)the town.
It’s not my place
to (G6)know what you feel times, I’d like to know, but why should er, I I?
Who were you then, who are you (G6)now for ow,
com mon lab ’rer by night, by day high brow.
You ar Back in my room
I (G6)won der, then I
(C6)sit on the bed
and look at the sky, (C)loud,
oh, up in (Bm)the sky
crowds ’ry re ar (C)range
it like the talk of (Bm)the town.
It’s not my place
May be to mor
row,
may be some day.
May be to mor
row, may be some day.
You’ve changed
your place in this world,
you’ve changed
your (G)place in this world.
Ah, but it’s
Talk Of The Town — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Talk Of The Town" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.
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About “Talk Of The Town”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Talk Of The Town" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Talk Of The Town" is in G.
- What key is "Talk Of The Town" by The Pretenders played in?
- Talk Of The Town is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Talk Of The Town"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Talk Of The Town" 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 "Talk Of The Town"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Talk Of The Town"?
- "Talk Of The Town" was originally performed by The Pretenders. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Talk Of The Town"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, B7, Bm, C, C6, D, Em7, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?
- Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Talk Of The Town" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Talk Of The Town" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Talk Of The Town"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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