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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 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 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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"New York State Of Mind" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 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 State Of Mind”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "New York State Of Mind"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "New York State Of Mind" by Billy Joel played in?
- New York State Of Mind is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "New York State Of Mind"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "New York State Of Mind" 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 State Of Mind"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "New York State Of Mind"?
- "New York State Of Mind" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "New York State Of Mind". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.