Other arrangements of Manhattan
Pick a learning view.
(A5)You can have Man hat tan;
I know it’s for the (Amaj7)best.
I’ll (A5)gath er up the (Amaj9)av e nues and leave them on your (Dsus2)door step.
And I’ll tip toe a (Dsus2)way
so you won’t have to (Asus)say
you heard me (A)leave.
(A5)You can have Man hat tan;
I (F#m7)know it’s what you want:
the (A5)bus tle and the build ings, and drunk the weath er in the (Dsus2)fall.
And I’ll bow out of (Asus2)place er ie; to (Bm7)save could you do you some (Asus)space
for some bod y (Amaj7)new.
(B7)to.
(D6)You can have Man hat tan,
’cause I can’t have (A)you.
(Amaj9)Ah.
(A5)You can have Man hat tan,
the (F#m7)one we used to share,
the (A5)one where we were laugh ing and drunk the on just be ing (Dsus2)there.
And Hang on to the (Asus2)place er ie; to (Bm7)save could you do that for (Asus)me?
’Cause I’m just too (Amaj7)sad
(B7)to.
(D6)You can have Man hat tan,
’cause I can’t have (A)you.
(Amaj9)Ah.
And so
it goes,
one (E)fight af ter the oth er,
till (Dm7)black and white be (Dm9)gin to col (Em7)or in.
And
I know
that (D)hold ing us in (Dmaj9)place is sim ply (Dm)fear
of what’s al read y changed.
(Amaj9)Ah.
(A5)You can have Man hat tan;
I’ll set tle for the (A)beach,
and (A5)sun sets fac ing west ward with sand be neath my (F)feet.
I’ll wish this a (A)way,
this mis sing the days
when (F#m)I was one (C#)half of two.
(D6)You can have Man hat tan,
’cause I can’t have (A5)you.
Manhattan — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
13 people have learned this song
Free karaoke for "Manhattan" by Sara Bareilles: 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 A, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
Try other practice modes:
About “Manhattan”
- What key is "Manhattan" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Manhattan is arranged in the key of A 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Manhattan" 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 "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 Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Manhattan"?
- This arrangement uses 26 chords: A, Amaj7, Amaj9, Apow, Asus2, Asus4, B, B7, +18 more.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Manhattan" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Manhattan" by Sara Bareilles. 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 "Manhattan" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Manhattan" 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.