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Streets Of New York — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
About “Streets Of New York”
Learn "Streets Of New York" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C#, 170 BPM.
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Lyrics
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.
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (10)
- Can I play "Streets Of New York" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Streets Of New York" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Streets Of New York" by Alicia Keys played in?
- Streets Of New York is arranged in the key of C# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Streets Of New York"?
- The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Streets Of New York" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Streets Of New York"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Streets Of New York"?
- "Streets Of New York" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Streets Of New York"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: C, C#m, F#7, F#m, F#m7, G#7, G#m7.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Streets Of New York"?
- 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. "Streets Of New York" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Streets Of New York"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Streets Of New York" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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