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€” Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "La Isla Bonita" by Madonna as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C# β€” sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 160 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "La Isla Bonita" suitable for a pianist?
Yes β€” both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C#, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode β€” both hands, classic piano notation, key of C#, real chord symbols β€” but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "La Isla Bonita" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes β€” treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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