El Cantante

by Hector Lavoe
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Lyrics

(Gm)Yo, ran

soy el can (A7)tan te

que hoy ve ni do a cu char.

Lo me jor

del re pe (A7)to ri o

a pre te des voy a brin dar.

tas.

Y (Cm7)can to la vi da

de (Bbmaj7)ri sas y pe nas

de (A)mo men tos ma los

y (Gm7)de co sas bue (G7)nas.

Vi (Cm7)nie ron a di ver (F7)tir se por y (Bbmaj7)pa ga ron en la (Ebmaj7)puer ta no (A)tiem po pa ra tris (D7)te za pa va (Gm)mos can (Db13)tan te (C13)co mien za.

(Gm)El (Db13)le (C13)le.

Me (Gm)pa ran

siem pre la (A7)ca lle

mu cha gen te que co men ta.

¡Oye Héc tor!

es tás (A7)he ca cho

siem o con hem bras y fi es tas.

Y (Cm7)na die pre gun ta

si (Bbmaj7)su fro si llo ro

si (A)ten go na pe na

que (Gm7)hie re muy hon (G7)do.

Yo (Cm7)soy el can tan ver (F7)te se por que (Bbmaj7)lo o es can (Ebmaj7)tar ta y (A)púb li co pa ga (D7)te za mi ra (Gm)po der (Db13)me es (C13)cu char.

za.

(Gm)El (Db13)le (C13)le.

Me

(Cm7)Hoy te de (Db7)di (D7)co

mis me jo res pre go nes.

(Cm7)Hoy te de (Db7)di (D7)co

mis me jo res pre go nes.

El Cantante — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "El Cantante" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 168 BPM.

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

About “El Cantante

Can I play "El Cantante" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "El Cantante" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "El Cantante" by Hector Lavoe played in?
El Cantante is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "El Cantante"?
The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "El Cantante" 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 "El Cantante"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "El Cantante"?
"El Cantante" was originally performed by Hector Lavoe. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "El Cantante"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: A7, Ab9, Am7, Bbmaj7, C, Cdom, Cm7, D7, +9 more.
Can a complete beginner play "El Cantante"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "El Cantante" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "El Cantante"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "El Cantante" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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