New York New York chords
by Frank Sinatra
- Theme song from the Martin Scorsese film New York New York with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. It was written for Liza Minnelli who performed the song in the film, and was released in 1977 from the album of the same name.
- The song was re-recorded by Frank Sinatra in 1979 on the album, Trilogy: Past Present Future - released in April, 1980.
- Music: D Major with a key change to Eb Major in 4/4 time at 112 bpm - moderate swing.
- Chords: D, D6, D7, Dmaj7, Eb, Eb7, Ebmaj7, Em6, Em7, F#m7, Gmaj7, Gm6, G11, Ab, Abm6, Abmaj7, A7, Am6, Bb, Bb7, Bbm7, B7, B7+5, Bm, C7, C7+5
- Please Note: This is a very chord-heavy song and not suitable for beginners, however when you master the art of barre chords you should definately re-visit this song.
Chart Legend
Numbered Circles: Fingers used to play chords O: Optional Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note






















































New York New York
Intro: 4/4 ‖ D | 𝄎 | Em7 | A7 | D | 𝄎 | Em7 | A7 ‖
D | Em7 - A7 |
1. Start spread-in' the news I'm leav-ing to-day
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D D6 | Em7 / Em6 Em7 | A7 |
I wan - na be a part of it New York New York
D | Em7 - A7 |
2. These vag-a-bond shoes Are long-ing to stray
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D Dmaj7 D7
Right through the ve-ry heart of it New York New York
Gmaj7 Gm6 D6
** I want to wake up in a ci-ty that does-n't sleep
Dmaj7 Em7 Dmaj7 F#m7 B7 | Em7 / Em6 Em7 | A7 |
And find I'm king of the hill Top of the heap
D | Em7 - A7 |
3. These lit-tle town blues Are melt-ing a-way
Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D D6 Am7
I'll make a brand new start of it In old New York
D7 G Gm6 D B7+5
** If I can make it there I'll make it any-where
B7 A7 B7 Em7 F#m7 Gmaj7 G11 D
It's up to you New York New (York)
| D | 𝄎 | Em7 - A7 | Bb7 / Fm7 Bb7 |
York (key change)
| Eb | Ebmaj7 | Eb7 |
New York New York
Abmaj7 Abm6 Eb6
** I want to wake up in a ci-ty that ne-ver sleeps
Ebmaj7 Fm7 Ebmaj7 Gm7 C7
And find I'm ‘A’ num-ber one Top of the list
B Bb
King of the hill ‘A’ num-ber one...
Eb | Fm7 - Bb7 |
4. These lit-tle town blues Are melt-ing a-way
Fm7 Bb7 Eb Ebmaj7 Bbm7
I'm gon-na make a brand new start of it In old New York
Eb7 Ab Abm6
** A – a – a - and if I can Make it there
Eb C7+5
I'm gon-na make it any - where
C7 Bb7 C7 Fm7 Gm7 Fm7 Ab | Eb | 𝄎 | Fm7... | Eb |
It's up to you New York New York... New York...
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Frank Sinatra
Born: Francis Albert Sinatra on 12th December, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
Died: 14th May, 1998 (aged 82) in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Profession: Singer, actor, producer
Music Styles: Traditional pop, easy listening, jazz, swing, vocal jazz
Active Years: 1935-1995
Songs by Frank Sinatra on this site:
- My Way
- New York New York