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(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!
tú 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 mí 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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"El Cantante" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 168 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “El Cantante”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "El Cantante"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "El Cantante" by Hector Lavoe played in?
- El Cantante 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 "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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "El Cantante". Key of Bb, 168 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.