What key is "Ciribiribin" in?

"Ciribiribin" by Harry James is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Ciribiribin" 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 "Ciribiribin" 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 "Ciribiribin" on piano?

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

Lyrics

Ci ri bi ri (G)bin

he waits

for her

each night

be neath her bal co (Am7)ny.

Ci ri bi ri bin

he begs

to hold

her tight

but no

she

won’t a (G)gree.

Ci ri bi ri bin

she throws

a rose

and blows

a kiss

from (G)up

(C)bove.

Ci ri bi ri (Em)bin,

Ci ri bi ri (Eb)bin,

Ci ri bi ri (Cdim)bin,

they’re (D)so

in (Bbdim)love.

Ci ri bi ri (G)bin

he waits

for her

each night

be neath

her

bal

(Am7)ny.

Ci ri bi ri bin

he begs

to hold

her tight

but no

she

won’t a (G)gree.

Ci ri bi ri bin

she throws

a rose

and blows

a kiss from

(G)up a

(C)bove.

Ci ri bi ri (Em)bin,

Ci ri bi ri (Eb)bin,

Ci ri bi ri (Cdim)bin,

they’re (D)so

in (Bbdim)love.

Ci ri bi ri (F7)love.

Ciribiribin by Harry James

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Ciribiribin”

What key is "Ciribiribin" in?: "Ciribiribin" by Harry James is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Ciribiribin" 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 "Ciribiribin" 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 "Ciribiribin" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.