Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

(F)Ooh,

New York!

(F)Ooh,

New York!

Grew up in the town that is fa mous as a place of mov ie scenes.

Noise is al ways loud; there are si rens all a round, and the streets are mean.

If I can make it here, I can make it an y where; that’s what they say.

See ing my face in lights, or my name in mar quees found down on Broad way.

E ven if it ain’t all it seems, I got a pock et ful of dreams; ba by, I’m from New York.

Con crete jun gle where dreams are made of; there’s noth ing you can’t do, now you’re in New York.

These streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will in spire you; hear it for New York, New York, New York!

On the av e nue, there ain’t nev er a cur few; la dies so hard.

Such a melt ing pot; on the cor ner sell ing rock; preach ers pray to God.

If Hail a gyp sy cab; takes me down from Har lem to the Brook lyn Bridge.

Some ing one sleeps at night with a hun ger for more than an emp ty fridge.

I’m a make it by an y means; I got a pock et ful of dreams, ba by, I’m from New York.

Con crete jun gle where dreams are made of; there’s noth ing you can’t do, now you’re in New York.

These streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will in spire you; hear it for New York, New York, New York!

York!

One hand in the air for The Big Cit y!

Street lights, big dreams all look ing pret ty.

No place in the world that could com pare.

Put your light ers in the air!

Ev ’ry bod y say, (A)yeah, yeah!

Yeah, yeah!

New York!

Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)" by Alicia Keys: 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, 95 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)”

What key is "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)" by Alicia Keys played in?
Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii) 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 "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)"?
The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)"?
"Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Bbmaj7, C, Dm, F.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)" by Alicia Keys. 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 "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)" 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 "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)" 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.