Where The Streets Have No Name

by U2
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Lyrics

I wan na (D)run,

I want to hide.

I wan na tear down the walls that hold me in (G)side.

I want to reach (Bm)out

and touch the flame

where the (C)streets have no name.

Ha, ha, ha, huh.

I wan na (D)feel

sun on my face,

I see the dust cloud dis pear with out a (G)trace.

I want to take (Bm)shel

from poi son rain

where the (C)streets have no name.

Ha, ha, ha, huh.

I wan na Ah, ha.

Where the streets have no (D)name.

Where the streets have no name.

We’re still build ing then (G)burn ing down love,

burn ing down love.

And when I go there,

I go there with (A)you.

It’s all I can (D)do.

The cit y’s a It’s (A7)all I can do.

Our love turns to rust.

We’re beat en and (G)blown by the wind,

blown by the wind.

Oh, and I (D)see love.

See our love turn to rust.

We’re beat en and (G)blown by the wind,

blown

by the wind.

Oh, when I go there,

I go there with (A)you.

It’s all I (D)can do.

Where The Streets Have No Name — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Where The Streets Have No Name" 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, 126 BPM.

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

About “Where The Streets Have No Name”

Can I play "Where The Streets Have No Name" 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 The Streets Have No Name" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Where The Streets Have No Name" by U2 played in?
Where The Streets Have No Name 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 The Streets Have No Name"?
The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Where The Streets Have No Name" 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 The Streets Have No Name"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Where The Streets Have No Name"?
"Where The Streets Have No Name" was originally performed by U2. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by U2 can I play here?
Try "STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF", "BEAUTIFUL DAY", "BEAUTIFUL DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Where The Streets Have No Name"?
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 The Streets Have No Name" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Where The Streets Have No Name"?
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 The Streets Have No Name" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.