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(Bbm7)Would you like to go with me
star (Bbm7)down my dead end street?
(Gb)Would you like to come with me
to (Ab)vil lage ghet to land?
Now, (Bbm7)See the peo ple lock their doors
while (Bbm7)rob bers laugh and steal;
(Gb)beg gars watch and eat their meals
in (Ab)from to gar bage cans.
(Bbm7)Bro ken glass is ev ’ry where;
star (Bbm7)it’s a blood y scene.
(Gb)Kill ing plagues the cit i zens
un (Ab)less they own po lice.
Now, (Bbm7)Chil dren play with rust ed cars;
while (Bbm7)sores cov er their hands.
(Gb)Pol i ti cians laugh and drink,
in (Ab)drunk lage all de mands.
(Ab)Vil lage ghet to (Ab7)land.
Village Ghetto — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Village Ghetto" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Db, 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 “Village Ghetto”
- Can I play "Village Ghetto" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Village Ghetto" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Village Ghetto" by Stevie Wonder played in?
- Village 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 "Village Ghetto"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Village 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 "Village Ghetto"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Village Ghetto"?
- "Village Ghetto" was originally performed by Stevie Wonder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Village Ghetto"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bbm7, Db, Eb, Eb7, Gb.
- What other songs by Stevie Wonder can I play here?
- Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "PART TIME LOVER", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Village Ghetto"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Village Ghetto" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Village Ghetto"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Village Ghetto" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.