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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "New York, New York" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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 “New York, New York”
- Can I play "New York, New York" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "New York, New York" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra played in?
- New York, New York 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 "New York, New York"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "New York, New York" 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 "New York, New York"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "New York, New York"?
- "New York, New York" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
- Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "New York, New York"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "New York, New York" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "New York, New York"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "New York, New York" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.