King Of New York

· by Alan Menken

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A pair of new shoes with a match ing lac es.

A per ma nent box at the Sheeps head rac es.

Pas tra mi on rye with a so ur pic kle.

My per son al puss on a wood en nic (C)kel.

(G)Look at (C)me: (Dm)I’m (C)the (F6)king of (F#)New (G)York!

(G)Sud den (C)ly, (Dm)I’m (C)res (F6)pect a ble, (Bb)star in’ right (Eb)at ’cha.

lous y with sta (D)’cha.

(G)Nob bin’ with all the (Em)muck et y mucks, I’m (C)blow in’ my dough and (Am7)go in’ de (G)luxe.

(D)And (G)There I (C)be!

(Dm)Ain’t (C)I (F6)pret ty?

(Bb)It’s my (Eb)cit y.

I’m the (D)king of New....

A so lid gold watch with a chain to twirl it.

My ver y own bed and a in door ter let.

A bar ber shop hair cut that costs a quar ter.

A reg u lar beat for the star re port (C)er!

(G)Am scray, (C)punk, (Dm)she’s (C)the (F6)king of (F#)New (G)York!

(G)We was (C)sunk, (Dm)pale (C)and (F6)pit i ful, (Bb)bunch of wet (Eb)noo dles, Pu lit zer’s poo (D)dles.

(G)Al most a bout to (Em)drown in the drink when (C)she fished us out.

And (Am7)drowned us in (G)ink.

(D)So (G)let’s get (C)drunk!

(Dm)Not (C)with (F6)li quor.

(Bb)Fame works (Eb)quick er when the (D)king of New....

A you’re (D)king of New (Gm)York.

ta be ei ther dead or dream in’, ’cause look at that pape with my face beam in’.

To (Am)mor row they may wrap fish es in it, but I was a star for one whole min (D)ute!

the (D)King of New...

(G)Friends may (C)flee, (Dm)let (C)’em (F6)ditch ’ya!

(Bb)Snap one (Eb)pit’ cha, you’re the king of (D)New...

(G)His to (C)ry!

(Dm)Front (C)page (F6)sto ry!

(Bb)Guts and (Eb)glo ry!

I’m (F)the (Ebmaj7)king...

(D)of (F5)New (G5)York!

King Of New York by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “King Of New York” by Alan Menken 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 Eb at 138 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "King Of New York" 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 "King Of New York"?: 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.
What other Alan Menken songs work for kids?: Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.