Santeria

by Sublime

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Lyrics

I don’t (E)prac tice San te ri a, I ain’t (G#)got no crys tal ball.

Well, I (C#m)had a mil lion dol lars, but I,

I’d spend it all if (E)I could find that hei na and that (G#)san cho that she’s found.

Well, I’d (C#m)pop a cap in San cho and I’d (B)slap her down.

What I (B)real ly wan na know,

(C#m)my ba by, mm, what I (B)real ly wan na say (B)I (C#m)can’t de fine.

Well, it’s (B)love that I (E)need.

Oh,

my (B)soul will have to (E)wait till I get back, find a (G#)hei na of my own.

(C#m)Dad dy’s gon na love one and (B)all.

I (E)feel the break, feel the break, feel the break and I got’ live it up.

Oh, yeah, (B)huh.

Well, I swear that

my (B)soul will have to...

Ooh,

what I (B)real ly wan na say,

my ba (C#m)by,

what I (B)real ly wan na say (B)is (C#m)I’ve got (A)mine.

And I’ll (B)make it, oh yes, (E)I’m (B)com ing (C#m)up.

Tell san (B)chi to that if he knows what is good for him, he (G#)best go run and hide.

(C#m)Dad dy’s got a new for ty (B)five,

and (E)I won’t think twice to stick that bar rel (G#)straight down San cho’s throat.

Be (C#m)lieve me when I say that I (B)got some thing for his punk ass.

What I (B)real ly wan na know,

my ba by, oh, what I (B)real ly wan na say (B)is (C#m)there’s just (A)one way (B)back and I’ll (E)make

it, yeah.

My (B)soul will have to (E)wait,

(A)yeah, (B)yeah, (E7)yeah.

Santeria by Sublime — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Santeria” by Sublime 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 E at 89 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 "Santeria" 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 "Santeria"?
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 "Santeria" use?
Just 7 chords: A, B, C#m, E, E7, Eb, G#. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sublime songs work for kids?
Try "WHAT I GOT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.