Autumn In New York

by Vernon Duke
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Autumn In New York" by Vernon Duke: 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 F, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Autumn In New York”

What key is "Autumn In New York" by Vernon Duke played in?
Autumn In New York is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Autumn In New York"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Autumn In New York" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Autumn In New York"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Autumn In New York"?
"Autumn In New York" was originally performed by Vernon Duke. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Vernon Duke can I play here?
Try "I Can't Get Started". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Autumn In New York" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Autumn In New York" by Vernon Duke. 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 "Autumn In New York" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Autumn In New York" 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.