Is "New York, New York" easy to play on piano?

This is an intermediate-level arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. With our color-coded notes and speed controls, you can master it step by step.

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

"New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra is in the key of Bb. Our simplified arrangement makes it accessible with color-coded notes and interactive playback.

Learn "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra on Piano

Master "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 120 BPM.

Lyrics

Start spread in’ the (F)news, I’m leav ing to (Gm7)day, (C7)I (Gm7)wan (C7)na (F)be a part of it New York, New (Gm7)York. These va ga bond (F)shoes are long ing to (Gm7)stray, (C7)and (Gm7)step (C7)a (F)round the heart of it New York, New (F7)York. I wan na (Bbmaj7)wake up in the (Bbm6)ci ty that does n’t (F6)sleep (Fmaj7)to (Gm7)find (Fmaj7)I’m (Am7)king of the hill, top of the (Gm7)heap. My lit tle town (F)blues are melt ing a (Gm7)way, (C7)I’ll (Gm7)make (C7)a (F)brand new start of it in old New (Cm7)York. If I can (Bb)make it (Bbm6)there, I’d make it (F)an y (Daug7)where, (D7)it’s (C7)up (D7)to (Gm7)you, (Am7)New (Bbmaj7)York, (C11)New (F)York. (Am7)king of the hill, (D7)head of the list, (Bbm7)cream of the crop at the (Db7)top of the heap. My lit tle town (Gb)blues are melt ing a (Abm7)way, I’ll (Ebdim)make (Fm7)a (Gb)brand new start of it in old New (Dbm7)York. If I can (Cb)make it there I’d make it (Gb)an y (Ebaug7)where, (Eb7)come (Db7)on, (Eb7)come (Abm7)through (Bbm7)New (Abm7)York, (Cb)New (Gb)York.

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Bb
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Frank Sinatra

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How to Play "New York, New York" on Piano

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Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
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Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
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Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.