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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The City" 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, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The City"?
- 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 "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 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 "The City". Key of G, 105 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.