Piazza, New York Catcher

by Belle And Sebastian

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Lyrics

E (G)lope with me, Miss Pri vate, and we’ll (C)sail a round the (G)world.

Pi (Am)I will be your Fer di nand and (Em)you my way ward girl.

How (Am)man y nights of talk ing in ho (D)tel rooms can you take?

How (Am)man y nights of limp ing ’round on (D)pa gan hol i days?

a Oh, e lope with me in pri vate and we’ll (Em)set some thing a blaze, in a (Am)trail tue’s for the (D)dev il to e rase.

I (G)San Fran cis co’s call ing us, the (C)Giants and Mets will (G)play.

I (Am)az za, New York catch er, are you (Em)straight or are you gay?

We (Am)hung a bout the sta di um, we’ve (D)got no place to stay.

We (Am)hung a bout the ten der loin and (D)ten der ly you tell a bout the sad dest book you ev er read, it (Em)al ways makes you cry.

in The (Am)sta rowed cry ing (D)too and well he may.

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(Am)Meet you at the (D)sta tue in an (Em)hour.

Piazza, New York Catcher by Belle And Sebastian — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Piazza, New York Catcher” by Belle And Sebastian 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 G at 200 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 "Piazza, New York Catcher" 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 "Piazza, New York Catcher"?
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.