Where Do The Children Play

by Cat Stevens
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Where Do The Children Play" 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 D, 70 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Where Do The Children Play

Why does "Where Do The Children Play" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Where Do The Children Play".
What key is "Where Do The Children Play" by Cat Stevens played in?
Where Do The Children Play is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Where Do The Children Play"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Where Do The Children Play" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Where Do The Children Play"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Where Do The Children Play"?
"Where Do The Children Play" was originally performed by Cat Stevens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Where Do The Children Play"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C, D, Em, Em7, G.
What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WILD WORLD", "FATHER AND SON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Where Do The Children Play"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Where Do The Children Play".
Can I see all the notes in "Where Do The Children Play"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 70 BPM.

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