Other arrangements of New York City
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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "New York City" by Peter Malick as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 88 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "New York City" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of D, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "New York City" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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