What key is "The Boy From New York City" in?

"The Boy From New York City" by The Ad Libs is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "The Boy From New York City" 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 "The Boy From New York City" 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.

Lyrics

(Bb)(Ooh wah, (Eb)ooh wah, (Bb7)cool, cool (Eb)Kit ty, (Bb)tell us a bout the (Eb)boy from (Bb7)New York (Eb)Cit y.) (Bb)(Ooh wah, (Eb)ooh wah, (Bb7)come on, (Eb)Kit ty, (Bb)tell us a bout the (Eb)boy from (Eb)New York Cit (1.)He’s y.) kind a (Bb)tall.

He’s real ly (Bb)fine.

He has Some the (Eb)day I hope pent house to I’ve (Bb7)make him (Eb)mine, all (Bb)mine.

And he’s (Eb)neat

in and his oh mo so hair (Eb)sweet,

and just the (Bb)way he (Eb)looked at (Eb)me swept me off spend ing my (Bb)feet.

(F7)Ooh

ee,

you (Eb7)ought to come and see

his how pret he ty (Bb)walks

and his brand and how new he (Bb)talks.

(Bb)(Ooh wah, (Eb)ooh wah, (Bb7)come on, (Eb)Kit ty, (Bb)tell us a bout the (Eb)boy from (Eb)New York Cit (2.)He’s y.) real ly (Bb)down,

and he’s no (Bb)clown.

and that’s Some the (Eb)fin est fell pent house in I’ve (Bb7)ev er (Eb)seen in (Bb)town.

And he’s (Eb)cute

in and his so mo was hair (Eb)suit,

and now he (Bb)keeps his (Eb)pock ets (Eb)full of me say spend ing good (Bb)loot.

(F7)Ooh

ee,

you (Eb7)ought to come and see

He’s how pret he the (Bb)bar

and his brand from coast new to (Bb)car.

Ev ’ry (Eb)time he (Ab)says he loves me,

(Bb7)chills run (Eb)down my (Bb)spine.

Ev ’ry (Eb)time he (Ab)wants to kiss me, (Ab)ooh, he (C7)makes me feel so (F7)fine, yeah!

(Bb)(Ooh wah, (Eb)ooh wah, (Bb7)come on, (Eb)Kit ty, (Bb)tell us a bout the (Eb)boy from (Bb7)New York (Eb)Cit y.) (Bb)(Ooh wah, (Eb)ooh wah, (Bb7)come on, (Eb)Kit ty, (Bb)tell us a bout the (Eb)boy from (Bb7)New York (Eb)Cit y.)

The Boy From New York City by The Ad Libs

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Boy From New York City”

What key is "The Boy From New York City" in?: "The Boy From New York City" by The Ad Libs is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Boy From New York City" 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 "The Boy From New York City" 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.

The Boy From New York City

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Lyrics

The Boy From New York City by The Ad Libs

About “The Boy From New York City”

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