I don’t drink cof fee, I take tea, my dear,
I like my toast (A)li done on one side.
And you can hear it in my ac cent when I talk, I’m an (Em)Eng lish man (A)in New nev York.
(Bm)run.
You see me walk ing down Fifth Av en ue,
a walk ing cane here at my (Bm)side.
I take it ev ’ry where I walk, ig no rance and smile, I’m an (Em)Eng lish man (A)in New what York.
(Bm)say.
(A)Woh, I’m an a li en, (Bm)I’m a le gal a li en, I’m an (Em)Eng lish man (A)in New York.
Woh, I’m an a li en, (Bm)I’m a le gal a li en, I’m an (Em)Eng lish man (A)in New York.
If “Man ners mak eth man”, as some one said,
a he’s the he ro of the (Bm)day.
It takes a man to suf fer walk, ig no rance and smile, be your (Em)self lish no (A)mat ter what they (Bm)say.
(A)Woh, I’m an a li en, (Bm)I’m a le gal a li en, I’m an (Em)Eng lish man (A)in New York.
Woh, I’m an a li en, (Bm)I’m a le gal a li en, I’m an (Em)Eng lish man (A)in New York.
(D)Mo des ty, pro pri e ty, can (A)lead to no to ri e ty, but (Bm)you could end up as the on ly one.
(G)Gen tle ness, so bri e ty, are (A)rare in this so ci e ty, at (F#)night a can dle’s bright er than the sun.
(Bm)- no rance and smile, be your self no (A)mat ter what they say.
Be your self an no a mat li ter en, what they say.
(Bm)I’m a le gal a li en, I’m Be your an self (Em)Eng lish man no (A)in mat ter New what they York.
say.
Oh.
Be your self I’m an no a mat li ter en, what they say.
(Bm)I’m a le gal a li en, I’m Be your an self (Em)Eng lish man no (A)in mat ter New what they York.
say.
Oh.
Be your self
Englishman In New York — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Englishman In New York" by Sting in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key B, 140 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Englishman In New York”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Englishman In New York" by Sting in?
- The backing track is in B at 140 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 "Englishman In New York" 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 "Englishman In New York"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Englishman In New York", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Englishman In New York" 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 "Englishman In New York"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Englishman In New York"?
- "Englishman In New York" was originally performed by Sting. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Sting are available?
- Other accompaniments by Sting: "Fields Of Gold", "Moon Over Bourbon Street". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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