What key is "Blue Hawaii" in?

"Blue Hawaii" by Billy Vaughn is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Blue Hawaii" 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 "Blue Hawaii" 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.

What chords are used in "Blue Hawaii"?

This arrangement of "Blue Hawaii" uses 15 chords: Bb, Bb7, C7, C9, Cm, Cm7, D7, Eb, +7 more.

How long does it take to learn "Blue Hawaii" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

Per fume

in the air

and (Bb)rare

flow ers ev ’ry where,

(G7)and (Cm)white

shad ows we could (F7)share

(F)at (Ebm6)Wai ki (Bb)ki.

A (F7)sky

full of stars

(D7)and (Gm)soft

far a way gui tars,

(Gm7)it (C9)seems to be

on ly a (F7)rev er ie.

(Bb)Night and you

and blue Ha (Bb)wai

the (G)night is (C7)heav en ly

and you are (Bb)heav en to me.

(Bb)Love ly you

and blue Ha (Bb)wai

with (G)all this (C7)love li ness

there should be (Bb)love.

(Eb)Come with me

while the (Bb)moon is on the sea.

The (C7)night is young

and so are (Cm7)we.

(Bb)Dreams come true

in blue Ha (Bb)wai

and

could (C7)all come true

this mag ic (Bb)night of (Eb)nights with (Bb)you.

(Bb)Night and you

and blue Ha (Bb)wai

the (G)night is (C7)heav en ly

and you are (Bb)heav en to me.

(Bb)Love ly you

and blue Ha (Bb)wai

with (G)all this (C7)love li ness

there should be (Bb)love.

(Eb)Come with me

while the (Bb)moon is on the sea.

The (C7)night is young

and so are (Cm7)we.

(Bb)Dreams come true

in blue Ha (Bb)wai

and

could (C7)all come true

this mag ic (Bb)night of (Eb)nights with (Bb)you.

(Bb)you.

Blue Hawaii by Billy Vaughn

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Blue Hawaii”

What key is "Blue Hawaii" in?: "Blue Hawaii" by Billy Vaughn is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Blue Hawaii" 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 "Blue Hawaii" 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.
What chords are used in "Blue Hawaii"?: This arrangement of "Blue Hawaii" uses 15 chords: Bb, Bb7, C7, C9, Cm, Cm7, D7, Eb, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Blue Hawaii" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.