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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Talk Of The Town" 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 G, 100 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 “Talk Of The Town”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Talk Of The Town"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Talk Of The Town". Key of G, 100 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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