Other arrangements of New York City
Pick a learning view.
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,
I re mem ber
what came be (A7sus4)fore.
I want ed to think there was end less love
un (D)til I saw the light,
(A7)dim in your eyes.
In the (B7sus4)dead of (Bm7)night I found out
Just an some times there’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 Lau ra kept all her dis ap (A7)point ments
(D)locked up in a box be hind her clo set door.
She (B7sus4)pulled down the (Bm7)blinds
and (E7)lis tened to the thun der.
With no way out from the fam ily store.
We all told her things could get (A7)bet ter,
(D)when you just say good bye.
I’ll (B7sus4)lay a (Bm7)wake one more night,
Caught in a vi sion I want to de ny.
And did I men tion the (A7)note that I found
taped to my locked front door?
It (B7sus4)talked a bout no re grets
as it (Gsus2)slipped from my hands to the scuffed, tiled (A7sus4)floor.
rode the train for hours on end.
and (D)watched the peo ple pass me by.
It (B7sus4)could be (Bm7)that it has no end.
Just an (Gsus2)ac tion junk
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
that (A7)ev ’ry dream rest ed as if (D)float ing on lump y pil low sky.
(B7sus4)Caught up in (Bm7)the il lu (E7)sion,
That dreams nev er pass us by.
I came to a tat tooed con (A7)clu sion that the (D)big one was knock ing at the door.
What (B7sus4)start ed as a mass de lu
Take me far from the want to de ny.
place I a dore.
New York City — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "New York City" by Peter Malick: 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 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.
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About “New York City”
- Can I sing "New York City" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "New York City" 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 D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "New York City" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "New York City" by Peter Malick. 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 "New York City" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "New York City" 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.
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