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Streets Of New York — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
About “Streets Of New York”
Free karaoke for "Streets Of New York" by Alicia Keys: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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 (11)
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Streets Of New York" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Streets Of New York" by Alicia Keys. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Streets Of New York" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C#, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Streets Of New York" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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