The Lord Must Be In New York City

by Harry Nilsson
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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.

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The Lord Must Be In New York City — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "The Lord Must Be In New York City" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 BPM.

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About “The Lord Must Be In New York City”

What key is "The Lord Must Be In New York City" by Harry Nilsson played in?
The Lord Must Be In New York City is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Lord Must Be In New York City"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Lord Must Be In New York City" 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 "The Lord Must Be In New York City"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Lord Must Be In New York City"?
"The Lord Must Be In New York City" was originally performed by Harry Nilsson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Lord Must Be In New York City"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, A9, C, D, D6, D7, E, E7, +3 more.
What other songs by Harry Nilsson can I play here?
Try "WITHOUT HER", "REMEMBER", "ONE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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