I can’t re mem ber what I (A7)planned to mor row.
I can’t re mem ber when it’s (A7)time to go.
When I (B7sus4)look in the (Bm7)mir ror, trac ing (E7)lines with a pen cil, it (Gsus2)slipped I re mem ber to the scuffed, what came be (A7sus4)fore.
I want ed to think there was end less love
un (D)til I saw the light, pass me by.
(A7)dim in your eyes.
In the (B7sus4)dead of (Bm7)night it I found out
Just an (Gsus2)ac some times there’s ie’s love that won’t sur vive.
New York Ci ty,
such a (G)beau ti ful di (D)sease.
New York Ci ty,
such a (G)beau ti ful,
such a beau ti ful di sease.
We were (D)full Lau ra kept all her dis ap (A7)point ments dream rest ed as if (D)locked up in a box be hind her clo set door.
She (B7sus4)pulled down the (Bm7)blinds whole il and (E7)lis tened to the thun der.
With no way out from the fam ily store.
We all told to her things could get (A7)bet ter, that the (D)when you just say good at bye.
door.
I’ll (B7sus4)lay a (Bm7)wake as a one more de night, (E7)sion.
Caught in a vi sion I want to de ny.
And did I men tion what the (A7)note that I found
taped to my locked ber front door?
(A7)time to go.
When It (B7sus4)talked a bout (Bm7)mir no re grets (E7)lines with a pen as it (Gsus2)slipped I from my hands to the scuffed, what came tiled (A7sus4)floor.
I rode the train think there for hours on end.
and (D)watched I the peo ple pass me by.
eyes.
In It (B7sus4)could be (Bm7)that it has no end.
Just an (Gsus2)ac tion times junk ie’s love that lul la by.
New York Ci ty,
such a (G)beau ti ful di (D)sease.
New York Ci ty,
such a (G)beau ti ful,
such a beau ti ful di sease.
We were (D)full of the stuff all her that ap (A7)ev ’ry dream rest ed as if (D)float ing on a lump y pil low sky.
set door.
She (B7sus4)Caught up in (Bm7)the whole il lu (E7)sion, tened to the thun der.
That no dreams out nev er pass us by.
I came told to a tat tooed con (A7)clu sion that the (D)big one was knock ing at the door.
What (B7sus4)start ed (Bm7)wake as a mass more de lu (E7)sion.
Caught Take me far from the want to de ny.
place I a dore.
New York City — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "New York City" by Peter Malick 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 D, 88 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 City”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "New York City" by Peter Malick in?
- The backing track is in D at 88 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 City" 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 City"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "New York City", 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 City" 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 City"?
- 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 City"?
- "New York City" was originally performed by Peter Malick. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Peter Malick are available?
- Other accompaniments by Peter Malick: "All Your Love". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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