Angelitos Negros

by Celia Cruz
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Angelitos Negros" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 104 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Angelitos Negros

Why does "Angelitos Negros" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Angelitos Negros".
What key is "Angelitos Negros" by Celia Cruz played in?
Angelitos Negros is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Angelitos Negros"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Angelitos Negros" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Angelitos Negros"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Angelitos Negros"?
"Angelitos Negros" was originally performed by Celia Cruz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Angelitos Negros"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: B7, C, C7, D, E, E6, Em, F#9, +1 more.
What other songs by Celia Cruz can I play here?
Try "BEMBA COLORÁ", "USTED ABUSO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Angelitos Negros"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Angelitos Negros".
Can I see all the notes in "Angelitos Negros"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 104 BPM.

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