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) — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)" by Alicia Keys in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of F. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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)”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature F. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Empire State Of Mind (Part Ii)" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature F, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 95 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.