Can a complete beginner play "New York's Best Kept Secret"?

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's Best Kept Secret" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "New York's Best Kept Secret"?

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's Best Kept Secret" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

New York's Best Kept Secret — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "New York's Best Kept Secret" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 90 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

I got some thing in (Asus2)side of me, some thing that (F#m7)needs to be heard. Deep down a voice is (Asus2)guid ing me, hid den e (F#m7)mo tions have (D)stirred. Why have I let oth ers lead the way when (F#)all a (Bm7)long I know what it is (E)I want (F#m)to say? What ev er it (D)is, I’ll (A)do it. I’m the (D)an swer to your (E)pray’rs. What ev er you (D)want, stop (A)look ing, no bod y (Em)else com (F#7sus)pares. What (F#7)ev er you’ve (Bm11)seen be (A)fore, I’ll give you (D)so much (F#m7)more. You’ll be (B7sus)to tal ly im pressed. I’m New York’s (E7sus)best kept se cret. I thought I had a per fect plan, where I (F#m7)would wind up (D)on top. One day I’m think ing: Yes, (Asus2)I can. Next thing (F#m7)you know, I’m (D)a flop. Why did I ev er play this (F#m7)sil ly game? (F#7)I got to (Bm11)shake a few rules (D)and state my (E7sus)plan. What ev er it (D)is, I’ll (A)do it. I’m the (D)an swer to your (E)pray’rs. What ev er you (D)want, stop (A)look ing, no bod y (Em)else com (F#7sus)pares. What (F#7)ev er you’ve (Bm7)seen be (A)fore, I’ll give you (D)so much (F#m7)more. You’ll be (B7sus)to tal ly im pressed. I’m New York’s (E7sus)best kept se cret. What if I miss my win dow? (E)What (F)if I blew my (B7)shot? What if the (F#m7)on ly chance I was going to get, I al (C7)read y (B7)got? I’m not (E7sus)read y to turn the page un til I’m on stage in (E7sus)a (D)show. No, (E7sus)no bod y move, I got some thing to prove. (F7sus)Don’t you know what ev er it (Eb)is, I’ll (Bb)do it. I’m the (Gm11)an swer to your (F)pray’rs. What ev er you (Ebsus2)want, stop (Bb)look ing, no bod y (Fm)else com (G7sus)pares. What (G7)ev er you’ve (Cm7)seen be fore, I’ll give you (Ebsus)so much (Gm11)more. You’ll be (C7sus)to tal ly im pressed. I’m New York’s (F7sus)best kept se cret. Mm. (Eb)Mm.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 90 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Ashley Tisdale

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How to Play "New York's Best Kept Secret" on Piano

1
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.
2
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.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.