It’s like a jun gle
out here.
So much let strug gle
my out here.
In my (F#m)dream in’ still
my rest
Feels sleeps the (C#m)cous in
of death.
Al ways (G#m7)feels like a race a gainst Fa ther Time
in the streets of
New York.
All I see is
street homes
and bul let holes in
my peo ple.
On ly (F#m)crime fills still
the brain.
Feels like I’m (C#m)go in’
in sane.
Rev o (G#m7)lu tion has to start, don’t waste no time
in the streets of
New York.
All I Uuh, uuh, uuh, uuh, New York, New York, New York, New York, New York Cit y.
Where we at, where we at huh?
New York, New York, New York, New York, New York Cit y.
New York,
New York, New York, New York, New York, New York Cit y.
Oh, oh, oh, New York, New York, New York, New York, New York Cit y.
Come on, come on, we just....
Liv in’
in the cit y.
Liv in’
in the cit y.
New York,
New York Cit y.
Liv in’
in the cit y.
Liv in’
in the cit y.
Liv in’
in the cit y.
New York,
New York Cit y.
Liv in’
in the cit y.
Liv in’
in the cit y,
(G#)yeah,
(C#m)yeah.
Streets Of New York by Alicia Keys
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C# at 170 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Streets Of New York”
- What key is "Streets Of New York" in?
- "Streets Of New York" by Alicia Keys is in the key of C# with a tempo of 170 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Streets Of New York" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Streets 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.
- What chords are used in "Streets Of New York"?
- This arrangement of "Streets Of New York" uses 7 chords: C, C#m, F#7, F#m, F#m7, G#7, G#m7.
- How long does it take to learn "Streets Of New York" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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