Well I (D)think it’s fine,
build ing (D)jum bo planes
or (D)tak ing a ride
on a (D)cos mic train.
(D)Switch on sum mer
from a (D)slot ma chine.
Yes, (D)get what you want to if you (G)want, ’cause you can get (D)an y thing.
I know we’ve come a (A)long way,
we’re chang ing day to day.
But tell me, (A)where do the child ren (D)play
Well you (D)roll on roads
o ver (D)fresh green grass,
for your (D)lor ry loads
pump ing (D)pet rol gas.
And you (D)make them long
and you (D)make them tough
but they (C)just go on and on and it seems that you (C)can’t get off.
I know we’ve come a (A)long way,
we’re chang ing day to day.
But tell me, (A)where do the child ren (D)play?
Well you’ve (D)cracked the sky,
scrap ers (D)fill the air
but will you (D)keep on build ing (G)high er ’til there’s no more (D)room up there?
Will you (C)make us laugh,
will you (C)make us cry,
will you (C)tell us when to live, will you tell us (C)when to die?
I know we’ve (A)come a long way,
we’re chang ing day to day.
But tell me, (A)where do the child ren (D)play?
(D)Doo, doo, doo,
doo, doo, (D)doo, doo, doo,
doo, doo.
(D)Doo, doo, doo,
doo, doo, (D)doo, doo, doo,
doo, doo.
Where Do The Children Play by Cat Stevens
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Where Do The Children Play" in?
- "Where Do The Children Play" by Cat Stevens is in the key of D with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Where Do The Children Play" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Where Do The Children Play" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Where Do The Children Play"?
- This arrangement of "Where Do The Children Play" uses 6 chords: A, C, D, Em, Em7, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Where Do The Children Play" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
- Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WILD WORLD", "FATHER AND SON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.