New York's Best Kept Secret

by Ashley Tisdale

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Lyrics

I got some thing in (Asus2)side of me,

some thing that (F#m7)needs to be heard.

Deep down a voice

is (Asus2)guid ing me,

hid den e (F#m7)mo

tions have (D)stirred.

Why have I let oth ers lead the way

when (F#)all a (Bm7)long I know what it is

(E)I want (F#m)to say?

What ev er it (D)is, I’ll (A)do it.

I’m the (D)an swer to your (E)pray’rs.

What ev er you (D)want, stop (A)look ing, no bod y (Em)else com (F#7sus)pares.

What (F#7)ev er you’ve (Bm11)seen be (A)fore, I’ll give you (D)so much (F#m7)more.

You’ll be (B7sus)to tal ly im pressed.

I’m New York’s (E7sus)best kept se cret.

I thought I had a per fect plan,

where I (F#m7)would wind up (D)on top.

One day I’m think ing: Yes, (Asus2)I can.

Next thing (F#m7)you know, I’m (D)a flop.

Why did I ev er play this (F#m7)sil ly game?

(F#7)I got to (Bm11)shake a few rules

(D)and state my (E7sus)plan.

What ev er it (D)is, I’ll (A)do it.

I’m the (D)an swer to your (E)pray’rs.

What ev er you (D)want, stop (A)look ing, no bod y (Em)else com (F#7sus)pares.

What (F#7)ev er you’ve (Bm7)seen be (A)fore, I’ll give you (D)so much (F#m7)more.

You’ll be (B7sus)to tal ly im pressed.

I’m New York’s (E7sus)best kept se cret.

What if I miss my win dow?

(E)What (F)if I blew my (B7)shot?

What if the (F#m7)on ly chance I was going to get, I al (C7)read y (B7)got?

I’m not (E7sus)read y to turn the page un til I’m on stage in (E7sus)a (D)show.

No, (E7sus)no bod y move, I got some thing to prove.

(F7sus)Don’t you know

what ev er it (Eb)is, I’ll (Bb)do it.

I’m the (Gm11)an swer to your (F)pray’rs.

What ev er you (Ebsus2)want, stop (Bb)look ing, no bod y (Fm)else com (G7sus)pares.

What (G7)ev er you’ve (Cm7)seen be fore, I’ll give you (Ebsus)so much (Gm11)more.

You’ll be (C7sus)to tal ly im pressed.

I’m New York’s (F7sus)best kept se cret.

Mm.

(Eb)Mm.

New York's Best Kept Secret by Ashley Tisdale — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “New York's Best Kept Secret” by Ashley Tisdale 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 A at 90 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 "New York's Best Kept Secret" 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's Best Kept Secret"?
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.