Be Italian

by Maury Yeston
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Be I (Am)tal ian,

(E7)be I (Am)tal ian.

(E7)Take a (Am)chance and try to steal a fier y kiss.

(A7)Be I (Dm)tal ian,

be I (Am)tal ian.

When you (Am)hold me don’t just (E7)hold me but hold this!

Please be (Am)gen tle,

(E7)sen ti (Am)men tal.

(E7)Go a (Am)head and try to give my cheek a pat.

(A7)But be (Dm)dar ing,

and un (Am)car ing.

When you (Am)pinch me try to (E7)hold me but hold this!

Please be (E7)pinch me where there’s (Am)fat!

(B7)Be a sing er!

Be a lov er!

Pick the (Em)flow er now be fore this chance is past.

Be I (Am)tal ian,

be I (Em)tal ian!

Live to (Em)day as if it may be (B7)come your (Em)last!

Be Italian by Maury Yeston

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Be Italian”

What key is "Be Italian" in?
"Be Italian" by Maury Yeston is in the key of C with a tempo of 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Be Italian" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Be Italian" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Be Italian" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Maury Yeston can I play here?
Try "How Will I Know?", "Shimmy Like They Do in Paree", "Godspeed Titanic (Sail On)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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