This Is The New Year

by A Great Big World
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play

Other arrangements of This Is The New Year

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

An oth (Csus2/4)er year, (C)you made (F)a prom (C)ise, an oth (Csus2/4)er chance (C)to turn (F)it all (C)a round.

And do (Csus2/4)not save (C)this for (F)to mor (C)row; em brace (Csus2/4)the past, (C)and you can (F)live (C)for now.

And (Am7)I will give

the world to you.

Speak loud (Csus2/4)er than (C)the words (F)be fore (C)you, and give (Csus2/4)them mean (C)ing no (F)one else (C)has found.

The role (Csus2/4)we play (C)is so (F)im por (C)tant; we are (Csus2/4)the voic (C)es of (F)the un (C)der (G)ground.

And (Am7)I will give

the world to you.

Say ev (Csus2/4)’ry thing (C)you’ve al (F)ways want (C)ed; be not (Csus2/4)a fraid (C)of who (F)you real (C)ly are.

’Cause in (Csus2/4)the end, (C)we had (F)each oth (C)er, and that’s (Csus2/4)at least (C)one thing (F)worth liv (C)ing (G)for.

And (Am7)I will give

the world to you.

the world

to you.

I (CN.C.)pass it back

to you.

And I

will wait

for you.

’Cause I would give

the world,

and I

would give

the world, and I would give the world to you.

(C)This is (Csus2/4)the new (C)year, a new (Csus2/4)be gin (C)ning.

(C)You made (Csus2/4)a prom (C)ise.

(C)You are (Csus2/4)the bright (C)est.

(C)We are (Csus2/4)the voic (C)es.

(C)This is (Csus2/4)the new (C)year.

(C)We are (Csus2/4)the voic (C)es.

(C)You are (Csus2/4)the bright (C)est.

(C)This is (Csus2/4)the new (C)year.

This Is The New Year — Simple Sheet Music

1 person has learned this song

"This Is The New Year" 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, 155 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “This Is The New Year”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "This Is The New Year"?
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 "This Is The New Year" by A Great Big World played in?
This Is The New Year 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 "This Is The New Year"?
The arrangement plays at 155 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "This Is The New Year" 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 "This Is The New Year"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "This Is The New Year"?
"This Is The New Year" was originally performed by A Great Big World. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "This Is The New Year"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cpow, Csus2, Csus4, F, Fpow, +5 more.
What other songs by A Great Big World can I play here?
Try "ROCKSTAR", "YOU'LL BE OKAY", "EVERYONE IS GAY". 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 "This Is The New Year". Key of C, 155 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.