New York, New York (From On The Town)

by Leonard Bernstein
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We’ve got one (Ab7)day here, and not an oth er (Eb)min ute to see the (Cdim)fa mous sights;

We’ll find the (Ab7)ro mance and dan ger wait ing (Eb)in it be neath the (Bb7)Broad way (Eb)lights; But we’ve hair on our chest, so what we like the best are the nights,

in (Bb7)sights, lights, (Eb)nights.

New (G6)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 town!

The fa mous (Ab7)plac es to vis it are so (Eb)man y, or so the (Cdim)guide books say;

I prom ised (Ab7)Dad dy I would n’t miss on (Eb)an y and we have (Bb7)just one (Eb)day; Got ta see the whole town right from Yonk ers on down to the bay

in (Bb7)just one (Eb)day.

New (G6)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 place!

(Bb)York, New York,

it’s a hell uv a town!

New York, New York (From On The Town) by Leonard Bernstein

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “New York, New York (From On The Town)”

What key is "New York, New York (From On The Town)" in?
"New York, New York (From On The Town)" by Leonard Bernstein is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "New York, New York (From On The Town)" 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 (From On The Town)" 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 (From On The Town)" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Leonard Bernstein can I play here?
Try "A Little Bit In Love", "Lonely Town (from On The Town)", "Make Our Garden Grow (from Candide)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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