Blame It On The Bossa Nova

by Eydie Gorme
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Lyrics

I was at a dance

when she caught my eye,

stand in’ all a lone,

look in’ sad and shy.

We be gan to dance,

sway in’ to and fro

and

(F)soon I knew I’d (C7)nev er let her go.

Blame it on the bos sa (C7)no va

with its mag ic spell.

Blame it on the bos sa (C7)no va

that she did so well.

Oh, it all be gan with (Bb)just one lit tle dance, but soon it end ed (F)up a big ro mance.

Blame it on the bos sa (C7)no va,

the dance of love.

Now was it the moon (No, no, the bos or the a bove?

No, no, the bos Now was the tune?

Yeah, yeah, The bos sa no va!

the (Bb)dance of (F)love.

Now that lit tle girl

is my bride to be

and we’re gon na raise

a in’ fam i ly.

And when our kids ask

how it came a bout,

I’m

(F)gon na say to (C7)them with out a doubt:

Blame it on the bos sa (C7)no va

with its mag ic spell.

Blame it on the bos sa (C7)no va

that she did so well.

Oh, it all be gan with (Bb)just one lit tle dance, but soon it end ed (F)up a big ro mance.

Blame it on the bos sa (C7)no va,

the dance of love.

Now was it the moon (No, no, the bos sa the va!

bove?

No, no, the bos sa was va!

tune?

Yeah, yeah, the bos sa no va!)

the (Bb)dance of (F)love.

Now that lit tle girl

Blame It On The Bossa Nova — Piano Lead Sheet

"Blame It On The Bossa Nova" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Blame It On The Bossa Nova

Where are the chord symbols for "Blame It On The Bossa Nova" 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. "Blame It On The Bossa Nova" is in Bb.
What key is "Blame It On The Bossa Nova" by Eydie Gorme played in?
Blame It On The Bossa Nova is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Blame It On The Bossa Nova"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Blame It On The Bossa Nova" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Blame It On The Bossa Nova"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Blame It On The Bossa Nova"?
"Blame It On The Bossa Nova" was originally performed by Eydie Gorme. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Blame It On The Bossa Nova"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bb, C7, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
Does "Blame It On The Bossa Nova" 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. "Blame It On The Bossa Nova" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Blame It On The Bossa Nova"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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