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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Englishman In New York" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Englishman In New York"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Englishman In New York". Key of D, 108 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.