Englishman In New York

by Sting
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Englishman In New York" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 108 BPM.

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

About “Englishman In New York”

Where are the chord symbols for "Englishman In New York" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Englishman In New York" is in D.
What key is "Englishman In New York" by Sting played in?
Englishman In New York is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Englishman In New York"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Englishman In New York" 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 "Englishman In New York"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Englishman In New York"?
"Englishman In New York" was originally performed by Sting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Englishman In New York" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Englishman In New York" is in the key of D at 108 BPM.
What chords are in "Englishman In New York"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.