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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Angelitos Negros" by Celia Cruz: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 104 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Angelitos Negros" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Angelitos Negros" by Celia Cruz. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Angelitos Negros" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Angelitos Negros" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.