The (Am)days were long and the (Em)nights so cold, the (D)pa ges turned and the (Dm)tale un folds, he’d (Am)left me for an oth er la dy.
She (Am)stood so tall and she (Em)nev er slept, there was (D)not one mo ment he (Dm)could re gret, he’d (Am)left me for (Em)an oth er la dy, yeah.
He took my (C)hand one day and told me he was leav ing,
me dis be liev ing, and (Fsus2)I I I I (C)I I I I (E7)had to let him go.
Her name was New York,
New York,
and she (E7)took his (E7)heart a way, oh my.
Her name was New York,
New York,
she had (E7)pois oned his sweet mind.
Mmm.
The (Am)wolves they howled and for (Em)my lost soul, the (D)I fell down a deep (Dm)tale black hole, he’d (Am)left me for an oth er la dy.
She (Am)poured the drinks and she (Em)poured the pow er, was (D)dia mond girl who could (Dm)talk for hours, he’d (Am)left me for (Em)an oth er la dy, mmm.
Now I am (C)on my own, he told me he was leav ing
and I was plead ing and (Fsus2)I I I I (C)I I I I (E7)had to let him go.
Her name was New York,
New York,
and she (E7)took his (E7)heart a way, oh my.
Her name was New York,
New York,
she had (E7)pois oned his sweet mind.
Mmm.
The
The (F)great est times,
I (Dm7)don’t want to hear it.
Your (Am)new laugh ter lines, I (G)don’t wan na hear it.
The (F)new found friends she in tro duced you to,
I (Am)don’t wan na know them I just (G)wan na be with you.
(F)Please don’t make me go to
New York,
New York,
she (E7)took your (E7)heart a way oh my.
Her name was New York,
New York,
she (E7)pois oned your sweet mind.
Her name was New York,
New York,
She (E7)took your (E7)heart a way, oh my.
Her name was New York,
New York,
She (E7)pois oned your sweet mind.
She (F)pois oned your sweet mind.
New York — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "New York" by Paloma Faith: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 97 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “New York”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "New York" by Paloma Faith in?
- The backing track is in C at 97 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 "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 "New York"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "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 "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 "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 "New York"?
- "New York" was originally performed by Paloma Faith. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Paloma Faith are available?
- Other accompaniments by Paloma Faith: "Crybaby", "Just Be", "Just Be". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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