El Cantante

by Hector Lavoe

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(Gm)Yo, ran

soy el can (A7)tan te

que hoy ve ni do a cu char.

Lo me jor

del re pe (A7)to ri o

a pre te des voy a brin dar.

tas.

Y (Cm7)can to la vi da

de (Bbmaj7)ri sas y pe nas

de (A)mo men tos ma los

y (Gm7)de co sas bue (G7)nas.

Vi (Cm7)nie ron a di ver (F7)tir se por y (Bbmaj7)pa ga ron en la (Ebmaj7)puer ta no (A)tiem po pa ra tris (D7)te za pa va (Gm)mos can (Db13)tan te (C13)co mien za.

(Gm)El (Db13)le (C13)le.

Me (Gm)pa ran

siem pre la (A7)ca lle

mu cha gen te que co men ta.

¡Oye Héc tor!

es tás (A7)he ca cho

siem o con hem bras y fi es tas.

Y (Cm7)na die pre gun ta

si (Bbmaj7)su fro si llo ro

si (A)ten go na pe na

que (Gm7)hie re muy hon (G7)do.

Yo (Cm7)soy el can tan ver (F7)te se por que (Bbmaj7)lo o es can (Ebmaj7)tar ta y (A)púb li co pa ga (D7)te za mi ra (Gm)po der (Db13)me es (C13)cu char.

za.

(Gm)El (Db13)le (C13)le.

Me

(Cm7)Hoy te de (Db7)di (D7)co

mis me jo res pre go nes.

(Cm7)Hoy te de (Db7)di (D7)co

mis me jo res pre go nes.

El Cantante by Hector Lavoe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “El Cantante by Hector Lavoe in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 168 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "El Cantante" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "El Cantante"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "El Cantante" use?
Just 17 chords: A7, Ab9, Am7, Bbmaj7, C, Cdom, Cm7, D7, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.