Is "Havana" 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 "Havana"?

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 "Havana" use?

Just 5 chords: C, D7, Dm7, Ebmaj7, Gm. Take it one section at a time.

What other Pentatonix songs work for kids?

Try "SING", "DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY", "THAT'S CHRISTMAS TO ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Havana

· by Pentatonix

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Lyrics

Ha (Gm)van a, ooh na na.

Half of my heart is in Ha (Gm)van a, ooh na na.

He took me back to East At (Gm)lan ta, na na na.

Oh, but my heart is in Ha (Gm)van a.

There’s some (Ebmaj7)thing ’bout (D7)his man ners.

Ha van a, ooh na He (D7)na.

n’t walk up with that “How you do ing,” (ooh, when he came in the He (D7)said, “There’s a lot of girls, I can do it,” (oh, but I can’t with out I’m (D7)you.

ing for ev er in a min ute, (that sum mer night in ...and (D7)Pa pa says he got ma lo in him.

He got me feel ing like,...

(Gm)ooh,

I knew it when I (Gm)met him, I loved (Ebmaj7)him when (D7)I left him.

Got me feel ing like, (Gm)ooh,

and then I had to (Gm)tell him I had (Ebmaj7)to go.

(Dm7)Ooh na na na na na.

Ha (Gm)van a, ooh na na.

Half of my heart is in Ha (Gm)van a, ooh na na.

He took me back to East At (Gm)lan ta, na na na.

Oh, but my heart is in Ha (Gm)van a.

My heart (Ebmaj7)is in (D7)Ha van a, Ha van a, ooh na (Gm)na.

Jef fry just grad u (D7)at ed, fresh on cam pus, oh.

He’s fresh (Ebmaj7)out East (D7)At lan ta, with no man ners, yeah.

Bump on (Ebmaj7)her bump (D7)er, bump on her bump er like a traf fic (Gm)jam.

I was quick to pay (Ebmaj7)that girl (D7)like, like Un cle Sam.

(Gm)ooh,

I knew it when I (Gm)met him, I loved (Ebmaj7)him when (D7)I left him.

Got me feel ing like, (Gm)ooh,

and then I had to (Gm)tell him I had (Ebmaj7)to go.

(Dm7)Ooh na na na na na.

Ha (Gm)van a, ooh na na.

Half of my heart is in Ha (Gm)van a, ooh na na.

He took me back to East At (Gm)lan ta, na na na.

Oh, but my heart is in Ha (Gm)van a.

My heart (Ebmaj7)is in (D7)Ha van a, Ha van a, ooh na (D7)na.

(Gm)(Ooh.)

Ha van a, ooh na (CN.C.)na.

Havana by Pentatonix — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Havana” by Pentatonix 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 C at 116 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 "Havana" 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 "Havana"?: 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 "Havana" use?: Just 5 chords: C, D7, Dm7, Ebmaj7, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Pentatonix songs work for kids?: Try "SING", "DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY", "THAT'S CHRISTMAS TO ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.