What key is "Body & Soul" in?

"Body & Soul" by Anita Baker is in the key of F with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Body & Soul" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Body & Soul" 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 "Body & Soul"?

This arrangement of "Body & Soul" uses 14 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Cm7, Cm9, Dbmaj9, Dm7, Eb, +6 more.

How long does it take to learn "Body & Soul" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Anita Baker can I play here?

Try "SWEET LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)What have you (Cm7)done to me?

’cause (F)I can’t eat, I (Cm7)can not sleep, and (F)I’m not the same an y more.

(F)I don’t know (Cm7)what to do ’cause (F)all of me wants (Cm7)all of you.

Do (F)I stand a lone at the shore?

Now, (Bb)once I could (Fm7)turn a way from (Bb)ev er y thing I (Fm7)feel to day, but (Bb)now I want to (Fm7)walk through your door.

And (Abmaj7)I’ve (Bb)got (Cm7)to (Abmaj7)know,

(Bb)oh,

(Gm7)bod y and (Cm7)soul.

(Abmaj7)You’ve got no (Gm7)doubts

in side and (Cm7)out.

(Bb)We (Eb)are (Abmaj7)whole,

(Bb)oh,

(Gm7)bod y and (Cm7)soul.

(Abmaj7)Don’t leave me out in the (G7sus)cold,

(Abmaj7)just love me (Ab)bod y and (Cm7)soul,

(F)bod y and (Cm7)soul.

Do you (F)hear me, ba by?

I’ve wast ed (Cm7)too much time

(F)liv ing for what (Cm7)was n’t mine, and (F)then came the (Cm7)day I found (F)you.

And (Ab)bod y and

(Gm7)soul.

Ev ’ry day it’s get ting (Fm7)bet ter.

The more I trust I feel (Fm7)strong er,

strong er.

Ev ’ry kiss brings me

clos er.

It (Abmaj7)feels good to let you in (Ab)side.

I’ve got to (Abmaj7)know,

(Bb)oh,

(Gm7)ooh.

Is there an y (Gm7)doubt

in your mind?

(Bb)We (Cm7)are (Abmaj7)whole,

(Bb)oh,

(Gm7)bod y and (Cm7)soul.

Don’t leave me

(G7sus)out in the (G7)cold, just love (Abmaj7)me.

(Ab)I’ve got to (Abmaj7)know,

(Bb)oh,

(Gm7)ooh.

Is there an y (Gm7)doubt

in your mind?

(Bb)We (Cm7)are (Abmaj7)whole,

(Bb)oh,

(Gm7)bod y and (Cm7)soul.

Don’t leave me

(G7sus)out in the (G7)cold, just love (Abmaj7)me.

(Ab)I’ve got to (Abmaj7)just love me

bod y and, and (Cm7)soul.

Body & Soul by Anita Baker

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Body & Soul”

What key is "Body & Soul" in?: "Body & Soul" by Anita Baker is in the key of F with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Body & Soul" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Body & Soul" 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 "Body & Soul"?: This arrangement of "Body & Soul" uses 14 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Cm7, Cm9, Dbmaj9, Dm7, Eb, +6 more.
How long does it take to learn "Body & Soul" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Anita Baker can I play here?: Try "SWEET LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.