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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Manhattan" 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 F, 128 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Manhattan”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Manhattan"?
- 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 "Manhattan" by Dinah Washington played in?
- Manhattan 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 "Manhattan"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Manhattan" 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 "Manhattan"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Manhattan"?
- "Manhattan" was originally performed by Dinah Washington. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Dinah Washington can I play here?
- Try "BABY". 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 "Manhattan". Key of F, 128 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.