La Isla Bonita

by Madonna
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Lyrics

(C#m)Last night I (B)dreamt of San (C#m)Pe dro,

just (C#m)like I’d (E)nev er gone.

I (B)knew the song, a (C#m)young girl with (B)eyes like the (C#m)des ert.

It (C#m)all seems like (E)yes ter day, not (B)far a (G#)way.

(C#m)Trop i cal the is land (G#m7)breeze, (F#m)all of na ture, wild and free.

(B)This is where I (B)long to (F#m)be, la is la (B)bon (C#m)i ta.

And when the sam ba (G#m7)played,

the sun would set so high, ring (B)through my ears and (B)sting my (F#m)eyes.

Your Span ish lul (B)la by.

(C#m)I fell in (B)love with

warm (C#m)wind car ried (E)on the sea.

He (B)called to me,

te (B)di so te (C#m)am o.

I (C#m)prayed that the (E)days would last, they (B)went so (G#)fast.

(C#m)Trop i cal the is land (G#m7)breeze, (F#m)all of na ture, wild and free.

(B)This is where I (B)long to (F#m)be, la is la (B)bon (C#m)i ta.

And when the sam ba (G#m7)played,

the sun would set so high, ring (B)through my ears and (B)sting my (F#m)eyes.

Your Span ish lul (B)la by.

(F#m)I want to (D)be where the (E)sun warms the (Bsus2)sky.

When it’s (F#m)time for si (D)es ta you can (E)watch them go by.

(F#m)Beau ti ful (D)fa ces, no (E)cares in this (Bsus2)world.

Where a (F#m)girl loves a (D)boy and a (E)boy

(G#)loves a (A)Ba da da da.

(C#m)Trop i cal the is land (G#m7)breeze, (F#m)all of na ture, wild and free.

(B)This is where I (B)long to (F#m)be, la is la (B)bon (C#m)i ta.

And when the sam ba (G#m7)played,

the sun would set so high, ring (B)through my ears and (B)sting my (F#m)eyes.

Your Span ish lul (B)la by.

La la (G#m)la la (G#m7)la la la,

te di so (B)te (C#m)am o.

La la (E)la la la la la,

el di jo que te am (B)a.

La la (G#m)la la (G#m7)la la la,

la is la (B)bon (C#m)i ta.

La la (E)la la la la la,

your Span ish lul la (B)by.

La Isla Bonita β€” Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "La Isla Bonita" by Madonna in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C#, 160 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C#) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œLa Isla Bonita”

Why does the accompaniment for "La Isla Bonita" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual β€” colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "La Isla Bonita" by Madonna in?
The backing track is in C# at 160 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "La Isla Bonita" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "La Isla Bonita"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "La Isla Bonita", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "La Isla Bonita" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "La Isla Bonita"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "La Isla Bonita"?
"La Isla Bonita" was originally performed by Madonna. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Madonna are available?
Other accompaniments by Madonna: "American Pie", "Express Yourself", "Frozen". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "La Isla Bonita" as a backing track for singing?
Yes β€” this is the piano accompaniment for La Isla Bonita by Madonna, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C#; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing β€” different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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