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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Arabian Nights" by Alan Menken: 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 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Arabian Nights" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Arabian Nights" by Alan Menken. 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 "Arabian Nights" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Arabian Nights" 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.