Viva Las Vegas

by Elvis Presley

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Lyrics

Bright light cit y gon na set my soul, gon na set ty my soul hours on in the fi re.

Got a whole ven lot of mon ey that’s read y to burn, so I get n’t those a stakes ute up high er.

There’s (B7)a (Em)thou sand pret ty wom en and the wait in’ out there,

and they’re tune all and liv in’ dev il may care,

and I’m you just the dev il with a love to spare.

(C)Vi va

Las (G)Ve gas,

(C)vi va

Las (G)Ve gas.

How I wish y that na there were more than the twen ty four soul hours on in the day, re.

Got ’cause e ven if of there ey were for y ty more, so I would n’t sleep a min ute a way.

er.

Oh!

(B7)there’s (Em)black sand jack and po ker and the rou lette out wheel,

a for tune won and lost on ev il ’ry deal.

and All you need’s a strong heart and a nerve of steel.

(C)Vi va

Las (G)Ve gas,

(C)vi va

Las (G)Ve gas.

(G)Ve gas.

(C)Vi va Las Ve gas, with your ne on flash in’ and your one arm ban dits crash in’ (G)all those hopes down the drain.

(C)Vi va Las Ve gas, turn in’ day in to night time, turn in’ night in to day time.

If you (A7)see it once,

you’ll nev er be the same a gain.

I’m (G)gon (D7)na (G)keep on the run, I’m gon na have me some fun, if it costs me my ver y last dime.

If I wind up broke, well, I’ll al ways re mem ber that I had a swing in’ time.

I’m gon na give it ev ’ry thing I’ve got.

La dy Luck, please let the dice stay hot,

let me shoot a sev en with ev ’ry shot.

(C)Vi va

Las (G)Ve gas,

(C)vi va

Las (G)Ve gas,

(C)vi va

Las (G)Ve gas,

(C)vi va,

(D7)vi va

Las (G)Ve gas.

Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley 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 G at 152 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 "Viva Las Vegas" 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 "Viva Las Vegas"?
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.