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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"New Year's Day" 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 G, 132 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “New Year's Day”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "New Year's Day"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "New Year's Day". Key of G, 132 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.


