What key is "Cruisin'" in?

"Cruisin'" by Smokey Robinson is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Cruisin'" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Cruisin'" 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 "Cruisin'"?

This arrangement of "Cruisin'" uses 6 chords: A, B, C, D, E, F#m7.

How long does it take to learn "Cruisin'" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Smokey Robinson can I play here?

Try "JUST TO SEE HER", "BEING WITH YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Ba by, let’s cruise a way from (E)here.

Don’t be con fused,

the way

is (E)clear,

and if you (E)want it, you got it for ev er.

This is not a (E)one night stand, oth ba by, yeah, ba so yes.

let the mu sic take your (F#m7)mind,

ooh.

Just re lease and you will (F#m7)find:

(E)You’re gon na fly a way, (A)glad you’re go in’ my way.

I (B)love it when we’re (E)cruis in’ to geth er.

The mu sic is playin’ for love, (A)cruis in’ is made for love.

I (B)love it when we’re (E)cruis in’ to geth er.

Ba by, to night

be longs to (E)us.

Ev ’ry thing’s right,

do what you (E)must,

and inch by (E)inch we get clos er and clos er,

ev ’ry lit tle (E)part of each side er, and ooh, you, by.

yes.

Let the mu sic take your (F#m7)mind.

ooh.

Just re lease and you will (F#m7)find:

(E)You’re gon na fly a way, (A)glad you’re go in’ my way.

I (B)love it when we’re (E)cruis in’ to geth er.

The mu sic is playin’ for love, (A)cruis in’ is made for love.

I (B)love it when we’re (E)cruis in’ to geth er.

(E)cruis in’ to geth er.

Cruise with me, ba by.

(E)cruis in’ to geth er.

You’re gon na fly a way, (A)glad you’re go in’ my way.

I (B)love it when we’re (E)cruis in’ to geth er.

The mu sic is playin’ for love, (A)cruis in’ is made for love.

I (B)love it when we’re (E)cruis in’ to geth er.

You’re gon na fly a way, (A)glad you’re go in’ my way.

I (B)love it when we’re (E)cruis in’ to geth er.

The mu sic is playin’ for love, (A)cruis in’ is made for love.

I (B)love it when we’re (E)cruis in’ to geth er.

(E)cruis in’ to geth er.

Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson

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

About “Cruisin'”

What key is "Cruisin'" in?: "Cruisin'" by Smokey Robinson is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Cruisin'" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Cruisin'" 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 "Cruisin'"?: This arrangement of "Cruisin'" uses 6 chords: A, B, C, D, E, F#m7.
How long does it take to learn "Cruisin'" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Smokey Robinson can I play here?: Try "JUST TO SEE HER", "BEING WITH YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.