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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Englishman In New York" by Sting in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of B. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Englishman In New York"?
- 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 B. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Englishman In New York" 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 B, 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 102 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.
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