Lyrics
This is the night, it’s a beau ti ful night and we call it bel la (F7)not te.
Look at the skies; they have stars in their eyes on this love ly bel la (Bb)not te.
So (Fm7)take this love of your loved one.
You’ll (Ebmaj7)need it a (Bb)bout this (Ebmaj7)time
to (Gm7)keep from (C7)fall ing (Gm7)like a star
when you (Cm7)make this diz zy (F)climb.
(F)For (Bb)this is the night, and the (Fm)heav ens are (G7)right on this (Cm7)love ly (F7)bel la (Bb)not te.
Bella Notte by Peggy Lee
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Bella Notte”
- What key is "Bella Notte" in?
- "Bella Notte" by Peggy Lee is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Bella Notte" 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 "Bella Notte" 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 "Bella Notte" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Peggy Lee can I play here?
- Try "IS THAT ALL THERE IS", "Fever", "ALLEY CAT SONG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.