About “Sidewalks Of New York”

Why does "Sidewalks Of New York" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Sidewalks Of New York".

What key is "Sidewalks Of New York" by Duke Ellington played in?

Sidewalks Of New York is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sidewalks Of New York"?

The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Sidewalks Of New York" 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 "Sidewalks Of New York"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Sidewalks Of New York"?

"Sidewalks Of New York" was originally performed by Duke Ellington. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?

Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "Sidewalks Of New York"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Sidewalks Of New York".

Can I see all the notes in "Sidewalks Of New York"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 140 BPM.