What’s (C)new?
(Bbm7)How is the (Eb7)world treat ing (Ab)you?
You have n’t (G7)changed a (Cm)bit;
hand some as (G7)ev er, (C)I must ad mit.
What’s (Em7)new?
(Bbm7)How did that (Eb7)ro mance come (Ab)through?
We have n’t (G7)met since (Cm)then;
gee, but it’s (G7)nice to (Cm)see you a gain.
What’s (F)new?
(Ebm7)Prob a bly (Ab7)I’m bor ing (Db)you,
but see ing (C7)you is (Fm)grand,
and you were sweet to (Fm)of fer your hand;
(G7)I un der stand.
A (Em7)dieu!
(Bbm7)Par don my (Eb7)ask ing what’s (Ab)new.
Of course, you (G7)could n’t (Cm)know;
I have n’t (G7)changed, I (Cm)still love you so.
What’s (D)I have n’t (G7)changed, I (Cm)still love you so.
What's New? by Johnny Burke
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “What's New?”
- What key is "What's New?" in?
- "What's New?" by Johnny Burke is in the key of C with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "What's New?" 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 "What's New?" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "What's New?" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Johnny Burke can I play here?
- Try "Busy Doing Nothing", "But Beautiful". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.