Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) Broken Down

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

(F#)Ooh,

New York!

(F#)Ooh,

New York!

Grew up in the town that is fa mous as a place of mo vie scenes.

Noise is al ways loud; there are si rens all a round, and the streets are mean.

If I can make it here, I can make it an y where; that’s what they say.

See ing my face in lights, or my name in mar quees found down on Broad way.

E ven if it ain’t all it seems, I got a pock et ful of dreams; ba by, I’m from New York.

Con crete jun gle where dreams are made of; there’s noth ing you can’t do, now you’re in New York.

These streets will you feel brand new, big will in spire you; hear it for New York, New York, New York!

On the av e nue, there ain’t nev er a cur few; la dies so hard.

Such a melt ing pot; on the cor ner sell ing rock; preach ers pray to God.

Hail a gyp sy cab; takes me down from Har lem to the Brook lyn Bridge.

Some one sleeps at night with a hun ger for more than an emp ty fridge.

I’m a make by an y means;

dreams,

York.

Con crete jun gle where dreams are made of; there’s noth ing you can’t do, now you’re in New York.

These streets will you feel brand new, big will in spire you; hear it for New York, New York, New York!

York!

One hand in the air for The Big Cit y!

Street lights, big dreams all look ing pret ty.

No place in the that could com pare.

Put your light ers in the Ev ’ry bod y say, (A#)yeah, yeah!

Yeah, yeah!

New York.

Con crete jun gle where dreams are made of; there’s noth ing you can’t do, now you’re in New York.

These streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will in spire you; hear it for New York!

Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) Broken Down — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) Broken Down" by Alicia Keys as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in F# — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 95 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) Broken Down

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) Broken Down" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key F#, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) Broken Down" by Alicia Keys in?
The backing track is in F# at 95 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) Broken Down" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) Broken Down"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) Broken Down", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) Broken Down" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) Broken Down"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) Broken Down"?
"Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) Broken Down" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Alicia Keys are available?
Other accompaniments by Alicia Keys: "Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down", "Fallin'", "Girl On Fire". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of F#, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) Broken Down" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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