What key is "Cecilia" in?

"Cecilia" by Simon & Garfunkel is in the key of G with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Cecilia" 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 "Cecilia" 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 "Cecilia" on piano?

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

What other songs by Simon & Garfunkel can I play here?

Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Cel

ia, you’re (G)break ing my heart,

you’re (G)shak ing my con fi dence dai ly.

Oh, Ce (C)cil

(G)ia, I’m (G)down on my knees,

I’m (G)beg ging you please to come home.

(G)Cel

ia, you’re (G)break ing my heart,

you’re (G)shak ing my con fi dence dai ly.

Oh, Ce (C)cil

(G)ia, I’m (G)down on my knees,

I’m (G)beg ging you please to come home.

Ho ho home.

Mak ing love in the (C)af ter noon with Ce (G)ci lia, up in my bed room,

I got up to (C)wash my face when I (G)come back to bed, some one’s tak en my place.

Cel

ia, you’re (G)break ing my heart,

you’re (G)shak ing my con fi dence dai ly.

Oh, Ce (C)ci

(G)lia, I’m (G)down on my knees,

I’m (G)beg ging you please to come home.

Come on home.

Poh poh (C)poh poh (G)poh poh poh (C)poh (G)poh (Am7)poh (G)poh (D7)poh poh.

Ju bi (C)la

(G)tion, she (G)loves me a gain,

I (G)fall on the floor and I’m laugh ing.

Ju bi (C)la

(G)tion, she (G)loves me a gain, I (G)fall on the floor and I’m laugh ing.

Come on home.

Cecilia by Simon & Garfunkel

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Cecilia”

What key is "Cecilia" in?: "Cecilia" by Simon & Garfunkel is in the key of G with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Cecilia" 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 "Cecilia" 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 "Cecilia" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Simon & Garfunkel can I play here?: Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.