Sidewalks Of New York

by Duke Ellington
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Lyrics

(F)East

side,

(C7)West

(F7)side,

(Bb)all a (C7)round the (F)town,

the (Bb)tots sang (Bdim)“Ring a (F)Ros ie,” (D7)“Lon don (G7)Bridge is fall ing (C7)down.”

(F)Boys and (F)girls to geth er,

(Bb)me and Ma mie O’ (F)Rorke

(Bb)tripped the (Bdim)light fan (F)tas tic (D7)on the (G7)side walks (C7)of New (F)York.

Sidewalks Of New York by Duke Ellington

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

About “Sidewalks Of New York”

What key is "Sidewalks Of New York" in?
"Sidewalks Of New York" by Duke Ellington is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Sidewalks Of New York" 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 "Sidewalks Of New York" 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 "Sidewalks Of New York" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?
Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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