The Ghetto

by Donny Hathaway
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Lyrics

(Bbm7)Ooh,

mm.

Ah.

The (Bbm7)ghet to,

the (Bbm7)ghet to.

The (Bbm7)ghet to,

the (Bbm7)ghet to.

The (Bbm7)ghet to,

the (Bbm7)ghet to.

The (Bbm7)ghet to,

the (Bbm7)ghet to.

The (Bbm7)ghet to,

the (Bbm7)ghet to.

The (Bbm7)ghet to,

the (Bbm7)ghet to.

The (Bbm7)ghet to,

the (Bbm7)ghet to.

The (Bbm7)ghet to,

the (Bbm7)ghet to.

The

(Bbm7)Know you ain’t doin’ what (Eb9)you s’posed to, you do in’ what you (Bbm7)wan na do.

But, you know you wrong;

got to be wrong.

(Bbm7)Whoa!

The (Bbm7)ghet to, talk in’ ’bout (Eb9)the ghet to.

The (Bbm7)ghet to, talk in’ ’bout (Eb9)the ghet to.

The (Bbm7)ghet to, talk in’ ’bout (Eb9)the ghet to.

The (Bbm7)ghet to, talk in’ ’bout (Eb9)the ghet to.

The (Bbm7)ghet to, talk in’ ’bout (Eb9)the ghet to.

The (Bbm7)ghet to, talk in’ ’bout (Eb9)the ghet to.

The Ghetto — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"The Ghetto" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Db, 100 BPM.

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About “The Ghetto”

What key is "The Ghetto" by Donny Hathaway played in?
The Ghetto is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Ghetto"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Ghetto" 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 Ghetto"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Ghetto"?
"The Ghetto" was originally performed by Donny Hathaway. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Ghetto"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bbm7, Eb, Eb9. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Donny Hathaway can I play here?
Try "SOMEDAY WE'LL ALL BE FREE", "THIS CHRISTMAS", "This Christmas". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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