What key is "New York, New York" in?

"New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "New York, New York" 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 "New York, New York" 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 "New York, New York" on piano?

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

What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?

Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

We’ve got one (Bb7)day here, and not an oth er (F)min ute to see the (Ddim)fa mous sights;

We’ll find the (Bb7)ro mance and dan ger wait ing (F)in it be neath the (C7)Broad way (F)lights; But we’ve (C7)hair on our chest, so what we like the best are the (F)nights,

in (C7)sights, lights, (F)nights.

New (G)York, New York, a (D7)hell uv a town, The Bronx is up but the (D7)bat ter y’s down, And peo ple ride in a (D7)hole in the ground; (F7)New (Bb)York, New York,

it’s a hell uv a (G)town!

The fa mous (Bb7)plac es to vis it are so (F)man y, or so the (Ddim)guide books say;

I prom ised (Bb7)Dad dy I would n’t miss on (F)an y and we have (C7)just one (F)day; Got ta (C7)see the whole town right from Yonk ers on down to the (F)bay

in (C7)just one (F)day.

New (G)York, New York, a (D7)vis i tor’s place, Where no one lives on ac (D7)count of the pace, But sev en mil lion are (D7)scream ing for space; (F7)New (Bb)York, New York,

is a vis i tor’s (G)place!

(Bb)York, New York,

it’s a hell uv a (G)town!

New York, New York by Frank Sinatra

2 people have learned this song

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

About “New York, New York”

What key is "New York, New York" in?: "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "New York, New York" 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 "New York, New York" 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 "New York, New York" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?: Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.