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.

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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.