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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Lord Must Be In New York City" by Harry Nilsson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Lord Must Be In New York City”
- Can I learn "The Lord Must Be In New York City" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Lord Must Be In New York City" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Lord Must Be In New York City"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Lord Must Be In New York City" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Lord Must Be In New York City"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Lord Must Be In New York City" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
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