Be Italian

by Maury Yeston
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Lyrics

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 β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Be Italian" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 68 BPM.

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

About β€œBe Italian”

Where are the chord symbols for "Be Italian" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Be Italian" is in C.
What key is "Be Italian" by Maury Yeston played in?
Be Italian is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Be Italian"?
The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Be Italian" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Be Italian"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Be Italian"?
"Be Italian" was originally performed by Maury Yeston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Be Italian" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Be Italian" is in the key of C at 68 BPM.
What chords are in "Be Italian"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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