They got cars big as (C)bars, they got (Dm)riv ers of (Bb)gold; but the (F)wind goes right through you, it’s no place for the (C)old.
When you (F)first took my (Dm)hand on a (F)cold Christ mas (Bb)Eve, you (F)prom ised me Broad way was (C)wait ing for (F)me.
You were hand some.
You were pret ty, Queen of New York (C)Cit y.
When the (F)band fin ished (Bb)play ing, they (C)howled out for (F)more.
Sin a tra was swing ing; all the drunks, they were (C)sing ing.
We (F)kissed on the (Bb)cor ner, then (C)danced through the (F)night.
The (Bb)boys of the N.
Y.
P.
D.
choir were (F)sing ing “Gal way (Dm)Bay”.
And the (F)bells were (Bb)ring ing (C)out for Christ mas (F)Day.
Fairytale Of New York by The Pogues
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 102 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Fairytale Of New York”
- What key is "Fairytale Of New York" in?
- "Fairytale Of New York" by The Pogues is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 102 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Fairytale Of New York" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Fairytale Of New York" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Fairytale Of New York"?
- This arrangement of "Fairytale Of New York" uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Fairytale Of New York" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
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