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It was Christ mas (C)Eve, babe,
in the (F)drunk tank,
when an old man (C)said to me,
“Won’t see an (Dm7)oth er one.”
And then he (C)sang a song,
“The Rare Old (F)Moun tain Dew.” I turned my (Cmaj7)face a way
and dreamed a (Gsus)bout (C)you.
Got on a (C)Eve, babe,
in the (F)drunk tank,
when an old man (C)said to me,
“Won’t see an (Dm7)oth er one.”
And then he (C)sang a song,
“The Rare Old (F)Moun tain Dew.” I turned my (Cmaj7)face a way
and dreamed a (Gsus)bout (C)you.
Got on a (Gsus)dreams come (C)true.
They got cars big as (G)bars, they got (Am)riv ers of (F)gold; but the (C)wind goes right through you, it’s no place for the old.
When you (C)first took my (Am)hand on a cold Christ mas (F)Eve, you (C)prom ised me Broad way was (G)wait ing for me.
You were hand some, You were pret ty, Queen of New York (G)Cit y.
When the (C)band fin ished (F)play ing, they (G)howled out for more.
Si na tra was swing ing; all the drunks, they were (G)sing ing.
We (C)kissed on the cor ner, then (G)danced through the night.
The (F)boys of the N Y P D choir were (C)sing ing “Gal way (Am)Bay.” And the bells were (F)ring ing out for Christ mas Day.
You’re a hand some, You were pret ty, Queen of New York (G)Cit y.
When the (C)band fin ished (F)play ing, they (G)howled out for more.
Si na tra was swing ing; all the drunks, they were (G)sing ing.
We (C)kissed on the cor ner, then (G)danced through the night.
The (F)boys of the N Y P D choir were (C)sing ing “Gal way (Am)Bay.” And the bells were (F)ring ing out for Christ mas Day.
You’re a
I could have (C)been some one.
Well, so could (F)an y one.
You took my dreams from me
when I first (Gsus)found (G)you.
I kept them (C)with me, babe;
I put them (F)with my own.
Can’t make it (C)all a lone; I’ve built my (F)dreams a (G)round (C)you.
The (F)boys of the N Y P D choir still (C)sing ing “Gal way (Am)Bay.” And the bells are (F)ring ing out for Christ mas Day.
Fairytale Of New York — Simple Sheet Music
"Fairytale Of 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 C, 84 BPM.
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About “Fairytale Of New York”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Fairytale Of 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 "Fairytale Of New York" by The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl played in?
- Fairytale Of New York is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fairytale Of New York"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fairytale Of 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 "Fairytale Of New York"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fairytale Of New York"?
- "Fairytale Of New York" was originally performed by The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Fairytale Of New York"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, Cmaj7, Dm7, F, G, G7, Gsus4.
- What other songs by The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl can I play here?
- Try "Fairytale Of New York". 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 "Fairytale Of New York". Key of C, 84 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.
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