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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Where Do The Children Play" 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 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

Can I play "Where Do The Children Play" 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 "Where Do The Children Play" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Where Do The Children Play"?
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. "Where Do The Children Play" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Where Do The Children Play"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Where Do The Children Play" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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