Learn "THE LORD MUST BE IN NEW YORK CITY" by Harry Nilsson on Piano

Master "THE LORD MUST BE IN NEW YORK CITY" by Harry Nilsson with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of D at 120 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 120 BPM.

Lyrics

I’ll (D)say good (D6)bye to (D)all my (D6)sor row, and (D)by to (D6)mor row (D)I’ll be (D6)on my way. I (A7sus)guess the Lord must be in New York (D)Cit y. I’m (D)so (D6)tired of (D)get tin’ (D6)no where, (D)see in’ (D6)my prayers (D)go in’ un (D6)an swered. (A7sus)I guess the Lord must be in New York (D)Cit y. (C)Well, here I am, Lord, (C)knock in’ (D7)at Your (G)back door, mm. (E7)Ain’t it (A7)won der ful (A7sus)to be (A7sus)where I’ve (A7)al ways (A7sus)want ed to be? (A7sus)For the (A7)first time, (A7sus)I’ll breathe (A7)free here (A7sus)in New York Cit y. I’ll (D)say good (D6)bye to (D)all my (D6)sor row, and (D)by to (D6)mor row (D)I’ll be (D6)on my way. I (A7sus)guess the Lord must be in New York (D)Cit y. I’m (D)so (D6)tired of (D)get tin’ (D6)no where, (D)see in’ (D6)my prayers (D)go in’ un (D6)an swered. (A7sus)I guess the Lord must be in New York (D)Cit y. (C)Well, here I am, Lord, (C)knock in’ (D7)at Your (G)back door, mm. (E7)Ain’t it (A7)won der ful (A7sus)to be (A7sus)where I’ve (A7)al ways (A7sus)want ed to be? (A7sus)For the (A7)first time, (A7sus)I’ll breathe (A7)free here (A7sus)in New York Cit y. I’ll Ah. Ah. Ah.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
D
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "The Lord Must Be In New York City" on Piano

  1. 1
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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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  4. 4
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