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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Village Ghetto" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Village Ghetto"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Village Ghetto". Key of Db, 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.