(A)Night
and stars a bove that shine so bright,
the mys t’ry of their fad ing light
that shines up on our car a (Dm6)van.
(A)Sleep
up on my shoul der as we creep
a cross the sands so I may keep
this mem ’ry of our car a (Dm6)van.
(D7)This
is so ex cit
(D)ing.
(G7)You
are so in (G7sus)vit
(G7)ing
(C7)rest
ing in my arms
(Gm)as (Edim)I (F)thrill
to the (Dm)mag ic (A7)charms
of (A)you.
Be side me here be neath the blue
my dream of love is com ing true
with in our des ert car a (Dm6)van.
Caravan by Duke Ellington
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Caravan”
- What key is "Caravan" in?
- "Caravan" by Duke Ellington is in the key of G with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Caravan" 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 "Caravan" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Caravan" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?
- Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Come Sunday". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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