New Year's Day

by U2
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Lyrics

(Dm)Yeah!

All is qui (Bb6)blood et on New (Dm)sky.

Year’s Day.

A world in white (Bb6)ered

gets (Dm)un der way.

I want to be with you, be with you night (Dm)cho and day.

Noth ing chang (Bb6)per es

on (Dm)New Year’s Day.

say it’s

On New Year’s Day.

(F)I

will be with (Gm)you a gain.

(F)I

will be with (Ebmaj9)you a gain.

(F)true, it’s true.

And (Gm)we can break through.

Though (F)torn in two,

we can be one.

(F)I,

I will be (Gm)gin a gain.

(F)I,

I will be (Ebmaj9)gin a gain.

(Gm7sus)Uh uh (Bb6)uh uh (Dm)uh uh.

(F)I

will be with (Gm)you a gain.

(F)I

will be with (Ebmaj9)you a gain.

(F)I

will be with (Gm)you a gain.

(F)I

will be with (Ebmaj9)you a gain.

New Year's Day — Piano Lead Sheet

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"New Year's Day" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 132 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “New Year's Day”

Where are the chord symbols for "New Year's Day" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "New Year's Day" is in G.
What key is "New Year's Day" by U2 played in?
New Year's Day is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "New Year's Day"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "New Year's Day" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "New Year's Day"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "New Year's Day"?
"New Year's Day" was originally performed by U2. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "New Year's Day"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb6, Cm, Dm, Ebmaj9, F, Gm, Gm7.
What other songs by U2 can I play here?
Try "STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF", "BEAUTIFUL DAY", "BEAUTIFUL DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "New Year's Day" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "New Year's Day" is in the key of G at 132 BPM.
What chords are in "New Year's Day"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.