What key is "Donna" by Ritchie Valens played in?

Donna is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Donna"?

The arrangement plays at 111 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Donna" easy to play on piano?

This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.

Can I download sheet music for "Donna"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Donna"?

"Donna" was originally performed by Ritchie Valens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Donna"?

This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C7, F, F7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.

What other songs by Ritchie Valens can I play here?

Try "LA BAMBA", "La Bamba", "La Bamba". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)Oh,

Don na, (Bb)oh,

(C7)Don na.

(F)Oh,

Don na, (Bb)oh,

(C7)Don na.

I had a girl,

(Bb)Don na was her (C7)name,

since she left me

I’ve (Bb)nev er been the (C7)same.

’Cause I (F)love my girl.

(C7)Don na, where can you (F)be,

(Bb)where can you (C7)be?

Now that you’re gone,

(Bb)I’m left all a (C7)lone,

all by my self

to (Bb)wan der and the (C7)roam.

’Cause I (F)love my girl.

(C7)Don na, where can you (F)be,

(Bb)where can you (C7)be?

(F)be,

(Bb)where can you (F)be?

Oh, (Bb)dar lin’

now that you’re gone,

I don’t (F)know

what I’ll

do.

All

my (Bb)smiles

and all my love

for

(C7)you.

I had a girl,

(Bb)Don na was her (C7)name,

since she left me

I’ve (Bb)nev er been the (C7)same.

’Cause I (F)love my girl.

(Bb)Don na, (C7)where can you (F)be,

(Bb)where can you (C7)be?

(F)Oh,

Don na, (Bb)oh,

(C7)Don na.

(F)Oh,

Don na, (Bb)oh,

(C7)Don na.

(F)Oh,

Don na, (Bb)oh,

(C7)Don na.

(F)Oh,

Don na, (Bb)oh,

(C7)Don na.

Donna — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Donna" by Ritchie Valens in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 111 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Try other practice modes:

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About “Donna”

What key is "Donna" by Ritchie Valens played in?: Donna is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Donna"?: The arrangement plays at 111 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Donna" easy to play on piano?: This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Donna"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Donna"?: "Donna" was originally performed by Ritchie Valens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Donna"?: This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C7, F, F7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Ritchie Valens can I play here?: Try "LA BAMBA", "La Bamba", "La Bamba". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.