Bells Of New York City

by Josh Groban
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Lyrics

There’s a pale (Gm)Sing win ter moon this in the (Bb)sky com ing (Ebmaj7)through (Eb6)my (Bb)win dow,

and the park is laid out (Cm)like a bed all be (Dm)low.

It’s a (Eb)cold, (F)dark (Gm)night, and my (Bb)heart melts (Bb)like the (Eb)snow,

and the bells of New York (Eb)Cit y (F)tell me (Gm9)not to go.

(Gm)Ooh.

Ooh.

It’s al (Gm)Sing ways me one this time of (Bb)year that my (Ebmaj7)thoughts (Eb6)un (Bb)do me

with the ghosts of man y (Cm)life times I all a (Dm)bout.

But from (Eb)these (F)mad (Gm)heights, I can (Bb)al ways (Bb)hear the (Eb)sound

of the bells of New York (Eb)Cit y (F)sing ing (Gm9)all a round.

(Gm)Ooh.

Ooh.

It’s al

(Cm6)“Stay

with me,

(Bbmaj9)stay

with me,

a (Cm)ref uge

from these (Bb)brok en dreams.

(Cm6)Wait

right here;

a (Bbmaj9)wake

with me

on (Cm)si lent snow filled (D)streets.”

of New York (Eb)Cit y (F)call ing (Eb)me to stay,

the bells of New York (Gm)Cit y

call ing (Gm9)me to stay.

(Gm)Ooh.

Ooh.

(Gm)Ooh.

Ooh.

Bells Of New York City — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Bells Of New York City" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 113 BPM.

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

About “Bells Of New York City”

Can I play "Bells Of New York City" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Bells Of New York City" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Bells Of New York City" by Josh Groban played in?
Bells Of New York City is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bells Of New York City"?
The arrangement plays at 113 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bells Of New York City" 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 "Bells Of New York City"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bells Of New York City"?
"Bells Of New York City" was originally performed by Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Bells Of New York City"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Bb, Bbmaj9, Cm, Cm6, D7, Dm, Eb, Eb6, +5 more.
What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Bells Of New York City"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Bells Of New York City" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Bells Of New York City"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bells Of New York City" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.