What key is "Autumn In New York" in?

"Autumn In New York" by Vernon Duke is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Autumn In New York" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Autumn In New York" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Autumn In New York" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Vernon Duke can I play here?

Try "I Can't Get Started". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Gm7)Au tumn in New (Am7)York,

why does it (C7)seem so in (Fmaj7)vit ing?

(Gm7)Au tumn in New (Am7)York,

it spells the (C7)thrill of first (Cm7)night (F7)ing.

(Bbmaj7)Glit ter ing (Bb6)crowds and (Bbm7)shim mer ing (Eb7)clouds in (Abmaj7)can yons of steel,

(D)they’re

(Cm)mak ing me (Dm)feel

(G7)I’m (C)home.

It’s (Gm7)au tumn in New (Am7)York

that brings the prom ise of (Fmaj7)new

love;

(Cm7)au tumn in New (Dm7)York

is of ten (F7)min gled with (Bbm)pain.

(C7)Dream ers with emp ty (Fm)hands

(Ab7)may (Db)sigh for ex o tic (Db)lands;

it’s (Gm7)au tumn in New (Am7)York,

it’s good to live it a (Fm)gain.

(Gm7)Au tumn in New (Am7)York,

the gleam ing (C7)roof tops at (Fmaj7)sun

down.

(Gm7)Au tumn in New (Am7)York,

it lifts you (C7)up when you’re (Cm7)run

(F7)down.

(Bbmaj7)Jad ed rou (Bb6)és and (Bbm7)gay di vor (Eb7)cees who (Abmaj7)lunch at the Ritz,

(D)will

(Cm)tell you that (Dm)“it’s

(G7)di

(C)vine!”

This (Gm7)au tumn in New (Am7)York

trans forms the slums in to (Fmaj7)May

fair;

(Cm7)au tumn in New (Dm7)York

you’ll need no (F7)cas tles in (Bbm)Spain.

(C7)Lov ers that bless the (Fm)dark

(Ab7)on (Db)bench es in Cen tral (Db)Park

greet (Gm7)au tumn in New (Am7)York;

it’s good to live it a (Fm)gain.

(Fm)gain.

Autumn In New York by Vernon Duke

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Autumn In New York”

What key is "Autumn In New York" in?: "Autumn In New York" by Vernon Duke is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Autumn In New York" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Autumn In New York" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Autumn In New York" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Vernon Duke can I play here?: Try "I Can't Get Started". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.