Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)

by Alicia Keys

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(F)Ooh,

New York!

(F)Ooh,

New York!

Grew up in the town that is fa mous as a place of mov ie scenes.

Noise is al ways loud; there are si rens all a round, and the streets are mean.

If I can make it here, I can make it an y where; that’s what they say.

See ing my face in lights, or my name in mar quees found down on Broad way.

E ven if it ain’t all it seems, I got a pock et ful of dreams; ba by, I’m from New York.

Con crete jun gle where dreams are made of; there’s noth ing you can’t do, now you’re in New York.

These streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will in spire you; hear it for New York, New York, New York!

On the av e nue, there ain’t nev er a cur few; la dies so hard.

Such a melt ing pot; on the cor ner sell ing rock; preach ers pray to God.

If Hail a gyp sy cab; takes me down from Har lem to the Brook lyn Bridge.

Some ing one sleeps at night with a hun ger for more than an emp ty fridge.

I’m a make it by an y means; I got a pock et ful of dreams, ba by, I’m from New York.

Con crete jun gle where dreams are made of; there’s noth ing you can’t do, now you’re in New York.

These streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will in spire you; hear it for New York, New York, New York!

York!

One hand in the air for The Big Cit y!

Street lights, big dreams all look ing pret ty.

No place in the world that could com pare.

Put your light ers in the air!

Ev ’ry bod y say, (A)yeah, yeah!

Yeah, yeah!

New York!

Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) by Alicia Keys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) by Alicia Keys in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 95 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)" use?
Just 5 chords: A, Bbmaj7, C, Dm, F. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alicia Keys songs work for kids?
Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.