About “The Only Living Boy In New York”

What key is "The Only Living Boy In New York" in?

"The Only Living Boy In New York" by Simon & Garfunkel is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The Only Living Boy In New York" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "The Only Living Boy In New York" 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 Only Living Boy In New York"?

This arrangement of "The Only Living Boy In New York" uses 11 chords: A, A7, C, C6, Dm, Dm7, F, F6, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "The Only Living Boy In New York" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Simon & Garfunkel can I play here?

Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.