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Englishman In New York Chords

Here are the chords for “Englishman In New York” by Sting — in the key of G (G, A, Bm7 and D). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:GABm7DF#

Chords for Englishman In New York

Key: GBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
G
3
90
GI don't drink Acoffee I take Bm7tea my dear
GI like my Atoast done on the Bm7side
GAnd you can hear it in my Aaccent when I Bm7talk
 I'm an GEnglishman Ain New Bm7York
GSee me Awalking down Bm7Fifth Avenue,
Ga walking Acane here at my Bm7side
GI take it Aeverywhere I Bm7walk,
 I'm an GEnglishman Ain New Bm7York
 O-Gho I'm an alienA, I'm a legal Bm7alien
 I'm an GEnglishman Ain New Bm7York
 O-Gho I'm an alienA, I'm a legal Bm7alien
 I'm an GEnglishman Ain New Bm7York
GIf "manners Amaketh man" as Bm7someone said
GThen he's the Ahero of the Bm7day
GIt takes a Aman to suffer Bm7ignorance and smile
 Be Gyourself no Amatter what they Bm7say
 O-Gho I'm an alienA, I'm a legal Bm7alien
 I'm an GEnglishman Ain New Bm7York
 O-Gho I'm an alienA, I'm a legal Bm7alien
 I'm an GEnglishman Ain New Bm7York
DModesty, propriety can Alead to notoriety
Bm7You could end up as the only F#one
GGentleness, sobriety are Arare in this society
 At Gnight a candle's brighter than the Bm7sun
GTakes more than Acombat gear to Bm7make a man
GTakes more than Alicense for a Bm7gun
GConfront your enemies, Aavoid them when you Bm7can
 A Ggentleman will Awalk but never Bm7run
GIf "manners Amaketh man" as Bm7someone said
GThen he's the Ahero of the Bm7day
GIt takes a Aman to suffer Bm7ignorance and smile
 Be Gyourself no Amatter what they Bm7say
 Be Gyourself no Amatter what they Bm7say
 Be Gyourself no Amatter what they Bm7say
 O-Gho I'm an alienA, I'm a legal Bm7alien
 I'm an GEnglishman Ain New Bm7York
 O-Gho I'm an alienA, I'm a legal Bm7alien
 I'm an GEnglishman Ain New Bm7York
 O-Gho I'm an alienA, I'm a legal Bm7alien
 I'm an GEnglishman Ain New Bm7York
 O-Gho I'm an alienA, I'm a legal Bm7alien
 I'm an GEnglishman Ain New Bm7York

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About Englishman In New York

Sting's “Englishman In New York” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — G, A, Bm7, D and F# — with the progression centred on G, A and Bm7. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Englishman In New York — FAQ

What key is “Englishman In New York” in?

“Englishman In New York” by Sting is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Englishman In New York”?

“Englishman In New York” uses 5 chords: G, A, Bm7, D and F#.

Is “Englishman In New York” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Englishman In New York” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Englishman In New York”?

“Englishman In New York” is performed by Sting.

Is there a play-along video for “Englishman In New York”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Englishman In New York”?

“Englishman In New York” is categorised as Pop.