Lyrics
Pin (Em)tor na ci do mi (D)tie rra
con el pin cel ex tran (B7)je ro,
pin (C7)tor
que si gues el (B7)rum bo
de tan tos pin to res (B7)vie jos.
(Em)Aun que la Vir gen sea (D)blan ca,
pin ta me ge li tos (B7)ne gros,
que tam bien se van al (B7)cie lo
to dos los ne gri tos (B7)bue nos.
¡Pin (F#)tor,
si pin tos (B7)con a mor!
¿Por (Em)qué,
(CN.C.)des pre ci as su (D)co lor,
si sa bes que el (C)cie lo,
tam bién los quie (B7)re Dios?
Pin (B7)das te
(CN.C.)de pin tar un an gel ne gro.
Angelitos Negros by Celia Cruz
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Angelitos Negros”
- What key is "Angelitos Negros" in?
- "Angelitos Negros" by Celia Cruz is in the key of E with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Angelitos Negros" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Angelitos Negros" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Angelitos Negros"?
- This arrangement of "Angelitos Negros" uses 9 chords: B7, C, C7, D, E, E6, Em, F#9, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Angelitos Negros" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Celia Cruz can I play here?
- Try "BEMBA COLORÁ", "USTED ABUSO". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.