What key is "Englishman In New York" in?

"Englishman In New York" by Sting is in the key of D with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Englishman In New York" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Englishman In New York" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Englishman In New York" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Sting can I play here?

Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I don’t drink (A)cof fee; I take (Bm)tea, my dear.

(Em)Takes I like my (A)toast done on one (Bm)side.

And you can (A)hear it in my (A)ac cent when I talk: I’m an (A)Eng lish man man in but New York.

(Bm)run.

You see me (A)walk ing down Fifth (Bm)Av e nue,

a walk ing (A)cane here at my (Bm)side.

I take it (A)ev ’ry where I (A)walk, nor ance and smile.

I’m an (A)Eng lish man in New they (Bm)York.

(A)Whoa, I’m an (A)a li en, (A)I’m a le gal a li en.

I’m an (A)Eng lish man in New York.

Whoa, I’m an (A)a li en, (Bm)I’m a le gal a li en, I’m an (A)Eng lish man in New York.

If “man ners (A)mak eth man” as (Bm)some one said,

a he’s the (A)he ro of the (Bm)day.

It takes a (A)man to suf fer (A)ig nor ance and smile.

Be your (A)self, no mat ter what they (Bm)say.

(A)Whoa, I’m an (A)a li en, (A)I’m a le gal a li en.

I’m an (A)Eng lish man in New York.

Whoa, I’m an (A)a li en, (Bm)I’m a le gal a li en, I’m an (A)Eng lish man in New York.

(D)Mod es ty, pro pri e ty can (A)lead to no to ri e ty, but (Bm)you could end up as the on ly (F#)one.

(G)Gen tle ness, so bri e ty are (A)rare in this so ci e ty.

At (F#)night a can dle’s bright er than the (Bm)sun.

(A)ig nor ance and smile.

Be your (A)self, no mat ter what they (Bm)say.

(Bm7)Be your (A)self, no mat ter what they (Bm)say.

(A)Be your (A)self, no mat ter what they (Bm)say.

Englishman In New York by Sting

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Englishman In New York”

What key is "Englishman In New York" in?: "Englishman In New York" by Sting is in the key of D with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Englishman In New York" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Englishman In New York" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Englishman In New York" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sting can I play here?: Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.