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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Sidewalks Of New York" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 140 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 “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.

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