About “The Lord Must Be In New York City”

What key is "The Lord Must Be In New York City" in?

"The Lord Must Be In New York City" by Harry Nilsson is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "The Lord Must Be In 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 Lord Must Be In 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.

What chords are used in "The Lord Must Be In New York City"?

This arrangement of "The Lord Must Be In New York City" uses 11 chords: A7, A9, C, D, D6, D7, E, E7, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "The Lord Must Be In New York City" 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 Harry Nilsson can I play here?

Try "WITHOUT HER", "REMEMBER", "ONE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.