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I don’t drink cof fee, I take tea, my dear,
I like my toast 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 York.
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,
I’m an (Em)Eng lish man (A)in New York.
(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.
(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 no mat ter what they say.
Be your self no mat ter what they say.
Be your self 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.
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Englishman In New York — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Englishman In New York" by Sting: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”
- Can I sing "Englishman In New York" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Englishman In New York" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Englishman In New York" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Englishman In New York" by Sting. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Englishman In New York" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Englishman In New York" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.