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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Angelitos Negros" by Celia Cruz in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Angelitos Negros" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Angelitos Negros" with hands-separate practice in E at 104 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Angelitos Negros"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Angelitos Negros" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Angelitos Negros"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Angelitos Negros" is in the key of E at 104 BPM.

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