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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.
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Fairytale Of New York" by The Pogues: 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 F, 102 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “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 F 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 there a karaoke version of "Fairytale Of New York" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Fairytale Of New York" by The Pogues. 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 "Fairytale Of New York" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Fairytale Of 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.