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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Bossa Nova Baby" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Bossa Nova Baby" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Bossa Nova Baby" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Bossa Nova Baby"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Bossa Nova Baby" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Bossa Nova Baby"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bossa Nova Baby" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.