Lyrics
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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial
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Learn "Where Do The Children Play" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you 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.
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About “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.