Englishman in New York by Sting is played in the key of F#m at a intermediate difficulty level, originally released in the 1980s. It uses 2 chords — F#m B — arranged in the i-IV progression.

About the i-IV progression

This song is built on the i-IV progression. Follow the chord order in the diagrams above, and use the transpose controls if the key doesn't suit your voice.

Playing in the key of F#m

F# minor uses F#m, Bm, and C# — mostly barres. Capo 2 and use E-minor shapes for an easier version.

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Learn to play Englishman in New York by Sting on guitar. It sits in the key of F#m and uses the i-IV progression with the chords F#m B.