Santa Fe (From Newsies)

by Alan Menken

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Folks, we (Gm7)fi n’lly got a (C)head line: “New sies (Gm7)crushed as bulls at (C)tack!” Crutch ie’s (Eb)call in’ me, dumb (F)crip’s just too damn (C)slow.

Guys are (Gm7)fight in’, bleed in’, (C)fall in’.

Thanks to (Gm7)good ole’ Cap tain (C)Jack.

Cap tain (C)Jack just wants to (D7)close his eyes and (CN.C.)go...

Let me (C)go

far a (Am)way,

some where (F)they won’t (G)nev er (C)find me.

And to (E)mor row won’t re (Am)mind me of to (F)day.

When the (G7)cit y’s fi n’lly (Em7)sleep in’,

(Am7)and the (G)moon looks old and (Am7)gray,

I get (Bbmaj9)on the train that’s (D7)bound for San ta (G7sus)Fe.

And I’m (C)gone!

And I’m (Am)done!

No more (F)run nin’, (G)no more (C)ly in’.

No more (E)fat old men de (Am)ny ing (Am)me my (F)pay.

Just a (G7)moon so big and (C)yel low,

it turns (G)night right in to (Esus)day.

(E7)Dreams come (Dm9)true,

yeah, they (G7sus)do,

in San ta (D)Fe.

(G)Where does it say you (F)got ta live (G)and (Dm)die here?

(G)Where does it say a (F)guy can’t (G)catch a (C)break?

(C)Why should you on ly take what you’re giv en?

(Am)Why should you spend your (Fm)whole life liv in’ (Am)trapped where there ain’t no fu ture,

(Fmaj7)e ven at sev en teen,

(Am)break in’ your back for some one el se’s (Fmaj7)sake?

If the (Bb)life don’t seem to suit ya,

(B)how ’bout a change of (E7sus)scene,

(Am7)far from the lous y head lines and the (Em)dead lines in be tween!

(A7sus)San (A7)ta (D)Fe!

My old (Bm)friend!

I can’t (G)spend my (A)whole life (G)dream (D)in’,

though I (A)know that’s (F#)all I (Bm)seem in (Bm)clined to (G)do.

I ain’t (A7)get tin’ an y (D)young er,

and I (A7)wan na start brand (F#7)new.

I need (Em9)space,

and fresh (Gmaj7)air.

Let ’em (D)laugh in my (A)face, I don’t (Bm)care.

(F#m)Save my (Gmaj7)place,

I’ll be (A7sus)there...

Just be (F)real is all I’m (D)ask in’, not some (F)paint in’ in my (D)head.

’Cause I’m (Em9)dead if I can’t (G)count on you to (Bm)day.

I got (Bb)noth in’, (Bb)if I (Gm7)don’t got (F#m)San (A)ta (Bm7)Fe.

Santa Fe (From Newsies) by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Santa Fe (From Newsies)” 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 C at 180 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 "Santa Fe (From Newsies)" 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 "Santa Fe (From Newsies)"?
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.