Other arrangements of The City
Pick a learning view.
This ci ty nev er sleeps.
I hear the peo ple walk by when it’s to late.
(Em7)Si rens bleed through my win dow sill, I can’t close (C)my eyes.
(Em7)Don’t con trol what I’m (D)in to.
This is tow er is a (D)live.
the lights that blind keep me a com wake.
y when I need it.
(Em7)Hood up and lace un tied,
sleep don’t fills I’m my na mind.
it (Em7)Can’t con trol what I’m (D)in to.
Lon don calls me a stran ger,
a trav el er.
This is now my home,
my home.
Hoo!
(Em)Oh,
I’m burn ing on the (G)back street.
(Em)Oh,
stuck here sit ting in the (G)back seat.
(Em)Oh,
I’m (C)blaz ing on the (Gmaj7)street.
(CN.C.)What I do is n’t up to you.
If the cit y nev er sleeps, then that makes two.
The pave ment is my friend,
I it will take me where by I need to go.
(Em7)I find it trips me up dow sill, I and puts (C)me down.
(Em7)This is not what I’m (D)used to.
And the shop a cross the (D)road
ful fils my needs and gives a com wake.
y when I need it.
(Em7)Voic es speak through my walls,
sleep don’t fills I’m my na mind.
it (Em7)past to mor row.
I’m (D)in to.
Lon don calls me a stran ger,
a trav el er.
This is now my home,
my home.
Hoo!
(Em)Oh,
I’m burn ing on the (G)back street.
(Em)Oh,
stuck here sit ting in the (G)back seat.
(Em)Oh,
I’m (C)blaz ing on the (Gmaj7)street.
(CN.C.)What I do is n’t up to you.
If the cit y nev er sleeps, then that makes two.
And my lungs hurt
and my ears bled.
With the sound of the cit y life e choed in my head.
Do I need this
to keep me a live?
The (C)traf fic stops and starts, but I (D)need (CN.C.)to move a long.
Lon don calls me a stran ger.
This is now
my home,
home.
Hoo!
The City — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The City" by Ed Sheeran: 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 G, 105 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 “The City”
- What key is "The City" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- The City 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 "The City"?
- The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The City" 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 "The City"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The City"?
- "The City" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?
- Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The City" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The City" by Ed Sheeran. 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 "The City" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "The City" 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.