Arabian Nights

by Alan Menken
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Lyrics

Oh, I (Am)come from a land, from a (B)far a way place where the (Bb)car a van cam els (Am)roam.

Where it’s (Cm)flat and im mense, and the (D)heat is in tense.

It’s bar (E)bar ic, but hey, it’s (Am)home.

When the (F7)wind’s from the east and the (Am)sun’s from the west and the (F7)sand in the glass is (E7sus)right.

(E7)Come on (Am)down, stop on by, hop a (B)car pet and fly to an (E7sus)oth er A (E7)ra bi an (Am)night.

A ra bi an nights,

like A ra bi an (Am)days,

more of ten than (Am)not are (Em)hot ter than (Am)hot in a (F7)lot ta good (E)ways.

A ra bi an (Am)nights

’neath A ra bi an (Am)moons,

a fool off his (Am)guard could (Em7)fall and fall (Am)hard out (F7)there on (E7)the (Am6)dunes.

Arabian Nights — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Arabian Nights" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 152 BPM.

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

About “Arabian Nights

Can I play "Arabian Nights" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Arabian Nights" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Arabian Nights" by Alan Menken played in?
Arabian Nights is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Arabian Nights"?
The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Arabian Nights" 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 "Arabian Nights"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Arabian Nights"?
"Arabian Nights" was originally performed by Alan Menken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Arabian Nights"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am, Am6, Apow, B, Bb, Cm, D, E, +4 more.
What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "Beauty And The Beast". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Arabian Nights"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Arabian Nights" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Arabian Nights"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Arabian Nights" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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