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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Bells Of New York City" by Josh Groban in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Bells Of New York City" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Bells Of New York City" with hands-separate practice in G at 113 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Bells Of New York City"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Bells Of New York City" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Bells Of New York City"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Bells Of New York City" is in the key of G at 113 BPM.