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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Where The Streets Have No Name" by U2 in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Where The Streets Have No Name" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Where The Streets Have No Name" with hands-separate practice in D at 126 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Where The Streets Have No Name"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Where The Streets Have No Name" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Where The Streets Have No Name"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Where The Streets Have No Name" is in the key of D at 126 BPM.