What key is "Buona Sera" in?

"Buona Sera" by Louis Prima is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Buona Sera" 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 "Buona Sera" 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 "Buona Sera"?

This arrangement of "Buona Sera" uses 8 chords: C, C7, Dm7, F, F#dim7, Fm, G, G7.

How long does it take to learn "Buona Sera" on piano?

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

Lyrics

Buo na se ra, Si gno ri na, buo na se ra.

It is time to say good night to Na po (G7)li.

Though it’s (Dm7)hard for us to (G7)whis per “Buo na se ra,” with that old moon a bove the Med i ter ra nean (C)Sea.

In the morn ing, Si gno ri na, we’ll go walk ing,

where the moun tains and the (C7)sand come in to (F)sight.

By the (Fm)lit tle jew’l ler’s shop we’ll stop and (C)lin ger

while I (G7)buy a wed ding ring (G)for your (C)fin ger.

In the mean time let me (C7)tell you that I (F)love you.

Buo na (C)se ra, Si gno (G7)ri na, kiss me good (C)night.

Buo na se ra, Si gno ri na, buo na se ra.

It is time to say good night to Na po (G7)li.

Though it’s (Dm7)hard for us to (G7)whis per “Buo na se ra,” with that old moon a bove the Med i ter ra nean (C)Sea.

In the morn ing, Si gno ri na, we’ll go walk ing,

where the moun tains and the (C7)sand come in to (F)sight.

By the (Fm)lit tle jew’l ler’s shop we’ll stop and (C)lin ger

while I (G7)buy a wed ding ring (G)for your (C)fin ger.

In the mean time let me (C7)tell you that I (F)love you.

Buo na (C)se ra, Si gno (G7)ri na, kiss me good (C)night.

Buo na (C)night.

Buo na (G)se ra, Si gno (G7)ri na kiss me good (C)night.

Buona Sera by Louis Prima

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Buona Sera”

What key is "Buona Sera" in?: "Buona Sera" by Louis Prima is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Buona Sera" 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 "Buona Sera" 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 "Buona Sera"?: This arrangement of "Buona Sera" uses 8 chords: C, C7, Dm7, F, F#dim7, Fm, G, G7.
How long does it take to learn "Buona Sera" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.