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Billy Joel

New York State of Mind

Billy Joel

Your instructor: Joe

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Current Section: Verse

Key: CBPM: 120

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Play Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind" on Piano Without Sheet Music

Ready to immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of New York City? Our advanced piano lesson for Billy Joel's classic "New York State of Mind" is here to guide you! This iconic tune, born from Billy Joel's pride upon returning to his beloved New York, truly captures the city's essence. He literally came up with the idea while "takin' a Greyhound bus on the Hudson River Line route"! With HDpiano's unique visual learning method, you'll be playing this masterpiece without ever needing to read a single note of sheet music. Get ready to dive into the rich harmonies and soulful melodies that make this song a true piano player's dream....

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