Other arrangements of The Only Living Boy In New York
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(C)Tom,
get your plane right on (F)time.
(C)I know
your part ’ll go fine.
(C)Fly
down to Mex i co.
(G)Do tn du do, du tn do tn du do, and here I am,
the (C)on ly liv ing boy in New York.
I get the news I need on the weath er re port.
Oh, I can (C)gath er all the news I need on the weath er re port.
(C)Hey,
I’ve got noth ing to (F)do (C)to (Dm7)day (C)but smile.
Dut n do dut n do tn du do, and here I am,
the (C)on ly liv ing boy in New York.
(Dm)Half of the time we’re gone, but we don’t know (C)where and we don’t know (F)where.
(C)(Ah,
(C)ah,
(C)ah.
(Fmaj7)Here
(F6/9)I
(C)am.)
(Dm)Half of the time we’re gone, but we don’t know (C)where and we don’t know (F)where.
(C)Tom,
get your plane right on (F)time.
(C)I know
that you’ve been ea ger to fly now.
(C)Hey,
let your hon es ty (F6)shine, (C)shine, shine, now.
Do tn du, do tn du do, tn du do, like it shines on me,
the (C)on ly liv ing boy in New (F)York,
the (C)on ly liv ing boy in New York.
(C)(Ah,
(C)ah,
(C)ah.
(Fmaj7)Here
(F6/9)I
(C)am.)
(C)(Ah,
(C)ah,
(C)ah.
(Fmaj7)Here
(F6/9)I
(C)am.)
The Only Living Boy In New York — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Only Living Boy In New York" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Only Living Boy In New York”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Only Living Boy In New York"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The Only Living Boy In New York" by Simon & Garfunkel played in?
- The Only Living Boy In New York is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Only Living Boy In New York"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Only Living Boy In New York" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Only Living Boy In New York"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Only Living Boy In New York"?
- "The Only Living Boy In New York" was originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Only Living Boy In New York"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, A7, C, C6, Dm, Dm7, F, F6, +3 more.
- What other songs by Simon & Garfunkel can I play here?
- Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Only Living Boy In New York". Key of C, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.