New York State Of Mind

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

Some folks like to (E7)get a way, take a (Am)hol i day (Am7)from the (Gm7)neigh bor hood;

hop a flight to Mi (A7)am i Beach un or to (Dm7)Hol ly wood.

But I’m (E7)tak in’ a (Am)Grey hound (C)on the (C)Hud son want to Riv er (D7)line.

I’m in a (G7sus)New York state of (Am)mind.

I’ve seen all the (E7)mov ie stars in their (Am)fan cy cars (Am7)and their (Gm7)lim ou sines,

been a high in the (A7)Rock ies Beach un der the (Dm7)ev er greens.

But I (E7)know what I’m (Am)need in’ (C)and I (C)don’t son want to waste more (D7)time.

I’m in a (G7sus)New York state of (Am)mind.

It (Am7)was so (D7)eas y liv in’ (Gmaj7)day by day,

out of touch

with the rhy thm and (Fmaj7)blues.

And now I (E7)need a lit tle (A)give and take,

the (Am7)New York Times,

the (Gmaj7)Dai ly News.

Comes down to re (E7)al i ty and it’s (Am)fine with me, (Am7)’cause I’ve (Gm7)let it slide.

Don’t care if it’s (A7)Chi na town or on (Dm7)Riv er side.

I don’t (E7)have an y (Am)rea sons; (C)I’ve left them all be (D7)hind.

I’m in a (G7sus)New York state of (C)mind.

New York State Of Mind by Billy Joel

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “New York State Of Mind”

What key is "New York State Of Mind" in?
"New York State Of Mind" by Billy Joel is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "New York State Of Mind" 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 State Of Mind" 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 State Of Mind" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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