Bossa Nova Baby

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

I said, “Take it eas y, ba by, I worked all day and my feet feel just like lead.

You got my shirt tails a dol lar, I can o ver the place, and we can sweat pop pin’ drink tle my head.”

She said, (F9)“Hey, Bos sa No va Ba by, keep on work in’, ’cause this ain’t no time to quit.”

She said, (C7)“Go, Bos sa No va Ba by, keep on danc in’, I’m a bout to have my self a fit.”

Bos sa (Dm)No (C)va,

Bos sa (Dm)No (C)va.

I said, “Hey, it lit tle ma ma, it’s let’s sit down, have a drink and dig the band.”

She said, you “Drink, drink, a dol lar, I can fid dle de dink, and we can dance with a lit tle my hand.”

She said, (F9)“Hey, Bos sa No va Ba by, keep on work in’, child.

This ain’t no time to drink.”

She said, (C7)“Go, Bos sa No va Ba by, keep on danc in’, ’cause I ain’t my got an time to think.”

Bos sa (Dm)No (C)va,

Bos sa (Dm)No (C)va.

I said,

Bos sa (Dm)No (C)va,

Bos sa (Dm)No (C)va.

Bos sa (Dm)No (C)va,

Bos sa (Dm)No (C)va.

Bossa Nova Baby — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Bossa Nova Baby" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 140 BPM.

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

About “Bossa Nova Baby”

Why does "Bossa Nova Baby" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Bossa Nova Baby".
What key is "Bossa Nova Baby" by Elvis Presley played in?
Bossa Nova Baby 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 "Bossa Nova Baby"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bossa Nova Baby" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Bossa Nova Baby"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bossa Nova Baby"?
"Bossa Nova Baby" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Bossa Nova Baby"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, C7, C9, Dm, F9, G7.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Bossa Nova Baby"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Bossa Nova Baby".
Can I see all the notes in "Bossa Nova Baby"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 140 BPM.