About “Fairytale Of New York”

Why does "Fairytale Of New York" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Fairytale Of New York".

What key is "Fairytale Of New York" by The Pogues played in?

Fairytale Of New York is arranged in the key of Bb 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 102 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Fairytale Of New York" easy to play on piano?

This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.

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. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Fairytale Of New York"?

This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.

Is this real sheet music for "Fairytale Of New York"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Fairytale Of New York".

Can I see all the notes in "Fairytale Of New York"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 102 BPM.