Is "New York, 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 "New York, 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.

How many chords does "New York, New York" use?

Just 28 chords: Abm7, Am7, Bb, Bbm6, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, C7, Cb, +20 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Frank Sinatra songs work for kids?

Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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New York, New York

· by Frank Sinatra

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Lyrics

Start spread in’ the (F)news,

I’m leav ing to (Gm7)day,

(C7)I (Gm7)wan (C7)na (F)be a part of it New York, New (Gm7)York.

These va ga bond (F)shoes

are long ing to (Gm7)stray,

(C7)and (Gm7)step (C7)a (F)round the heart of it New York, New (F7)York.

I wan na (Bbmaj7)wake up in the (Bbm6)ci ty that does n’t (F6)sleep

(Fmaj7)to (Gm7)find (Fmaj7)I’m (Am7)king of the hill,

top of the (Gm7)heap.

My lit tle town (F)blues

are melt ing a (Gm7)way,

(C7)I’ll (Gm7)make (C7)a (F)brand new start of it in old New (Cm7)York.

If I can (Bb)make it (Bbm6)there, I’d make it (F)an y (Daug7)where, (D7)it’s (C7)up (D7)to (Gm7)you, (Am7)New (Bbmaj7)York, (C11)New (F)York.

(Am7)king of the hill, (D7)head of the list, (Bbm7)cream of the crop at the (Db7)top of the heap.

My lit tle town (Gb)blues

are melt ing a (Abm7)way,

I’ll (Ebdim)make (Fm7)a (Gb)brand new start of it in old New (Dbm7)York.

If I can (Cb)make it there I’d make it (Gb)an y (Ebaug7)where, (Eb7)come (Db7)on, (Eb7)come (Abm7)through (Bbm7)New (Abm7)York, (Cb)New (Gb)York.

New York, New York by Frank Sinatra — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra 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 120 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement will really stretch your chord vocabulary — with 28 distinct chords in the key of B♭, your left hand needs to navigate jazz-flavored movements like Bbmaj7 to Gm7 to Cm7 to F7 quickly and cleanly, so start hands-separate at around 80 BPM until those shapes feel automatic under your fingers. The octave bass pattern gives the left hand a bouncy, confident stride, but watch the jumps into less familiar territory like Dbm7 and Cbm6 — those chromatic passing chords sneak up on you mid-phrase and are where most stumbles happen. Loop any four-bar section containing those transitions until you can land them without looking down. Your right hand gets to swing at 120 BPM, so keep your wrist loose and lean into the syncopation rather than fighting it. Pedal lightly — just enough to connect the octave bass without muddying those rich extended chords. This is the piece that'll make you genuinely comfortable with seventh chords in every color, and that skill carries into everything you play next.

Frequently asked questions

Is "New York, 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 "New York, 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.
How many chords does "New York, New York" use?: Just 28 chords: Abm7, Am7, Bb, Bbm6, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, C7, Cb, +20 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Frank Sinatra songs work for kids?: Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.