What key is "Manhattan" in?

"Manhattan" by Dinah Washington is in the key of F with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Manhattan" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Manhattan" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Manhattan" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Dinah Washington can I play here?

Try "BABY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

We’ll have Man hat (Abdim)tan, the Bronx and (C7)Stat en (F)Is land too;

it’s (Ddim)love ly (C7)go ing through

(C)the (F)zoo.

It’s ver y fan (Abdim)cy on old De lan cey (Dm7)Street, you know;

the sub way (G7)charms us so,

when balm y (Gm7)breez es (C7)blow (Gm7)to and (C7)fro.

And tell me what (Abdim)street com pares with (C7)Mott Street (F)in Ju ly,

sweet (Ddim)push carts (C7)gen tly glid

ing (Cm)by:

The great big (Gm7)cit y’s a won d’rous (Gdim)toy

just (F)made for a girl and (G7)boy.

We’ll turn Man hat (Abdim)tan in to an (C7)isle of (F)joy.

We’ll go to Green (Abdim)wich where mod ern (C7)men itch (F)to be free;

and (Ddim)Bowl ing (C7)Green you’ll see

(C)with (F)me.

We’ll bathe at Bright (Abdim)on, the fish you’ll fright en (Dm7)when you’re in;

your bath ing (G7)suit so thin

will make the (Gm7)shell fish (C7)grin (Gm7)fin to (C7)fin.

I’d like to take (Abdim)a sail on Ja (C7)mai ca (F)Bay with you;

and (Ddim)fair Can (C7)ar sies Lakes

we’ll (Cm)view.

The cit y’s (Gm7)bus tle can not de (Gdim)stroy

the (F)dreams of a girl and (G7)boy.

We’ll turn Man hat (Abdim)tan in to an (C7)isle of (F)joy.

(F)joy.

Manhattan by Dinah Washington

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Manhattan”

What key is "Manhattan" in?: "Manhattan" by Dinah Washington is in the key of F with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Manhattan" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Manhattan" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Manhattan" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Dinah Washington can I play here?: Try "BABY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.