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I don’t drink cof fee; I take tea, my dear.
I like my toast done on one side.
And you can hear it in my ac cent when I talk: I’m an (Em)Eng lish man (A)in New York.
You see me walk ing down Fifth Av e nue,
a walk ing cane here at my (Bm)side.
I take it ev ’ry where I walk, nor ance and smile.
Be your I’m an self (A)Eng lish man in ter New they York.
(A)Whoa, I’m an a li en, (Bm)I’m a le gal a li en.
(A)I’m an (Em)Eng lish man (A)in New York.
Whoa, I’m an a li en, (Bm)I’m a le gal a li en.
I’m an (Em)Eng lish man (A)in New York.
If “man ners mak eth man” as some one said,
a he’s the he ro of the (Bm)day.
It takes a man to suf fer ig nor ance and smile.
Be your I’m an self (A)Eng lish man in ter New they York.
(A)Whoa, I’m an a li en, (Bm)I’m a le gal a li en.
(A)I’m an (Em)Eng lish man (A)in New York.
Whoa, I’m an a li en, (Bm)I’m a le gal a li en.
I’m an (Em)Eng lish man (A)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 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 sun.
Takes more than com bat gear to make a man.
Takes more than a (A)li cense for a (Bm)gun.
Con front your (A)en e mies, a void them when you can.
A (Em)gen tle man will walk, but nev er run.
If “man ners mak eth man” as some one said,
he’s the he ro of the (Bm)day.
It takes a man to suf fer ig nor ance and smile.
(A)Be your self no (A)mat ter what they (Bm)say.
(A)Be your self no (A)mat ter what they (Bm)say.
(A)Be your self no (A)mat ter what they (A)say.
Whoa, your self I’m an a mat li en, what they (A)I’m a le gal a li en, I’m your an self (A)Eng lish man in ter New they York.
Whoa, your self I’m an a mat li en, what they (A)I’m a le gal a li en, I’m your an self (A)Eng lish man in ter New they York.
Whoa, your self say.)
Englishman In New York — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Englishman In New York" by Sting: 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 B, 102 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Englishman In New York”
- What key is "Englishman In New York" by Sting played in?
- Englishman In New York is arranged in the key of B 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 102 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Englishman In New York" 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 "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 chords are used in "Englishman In New York"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em, Em9, F#, G.
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Englishman In New York" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Englishman In New York" by Sting. 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 "Englishman In New York" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, 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 "Englishman In New York" 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.