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Sidewalks Of New York

· by Duke Ellington

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Lyrics

(F)East

side,

(C7)West

(F7)side,

(Bb)all a (C7)round the (F)town,

the (Bb)tots sang (Bdim)“Ring a (F)Ros ie,” (D7)“Lon don (G7)Bridge is fall ing (C7)down.”

(F)Boys and (F)girls to geth er,

(Bb)me and Ma mie O’ (F)Rorke

(Bb)tripped the (Bdim)light fan (F)tas tic (D7)on the (G7)side walks (C7)of New (F)York.

Sidewalks Of New York by Duke Ellington — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sidewalks Of New York” by Duke Ellington 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 140 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 "Sidewalks Of 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 "Sidewalks Of 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.
What other Duke Ellington songs work for kids?: Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.