I’d rath er be a spar row than a (G)snail.
Yes, I would.
If I could,
I sure ly would.
Hmm.
I’d rath er be a ham mer than a (G)nail.
Yes, I would.
If I on ly could,
I sure ly (Em)would.
Hmm.
A (C)way, I’d rath er sail a way
like a (G)swan
that’s here and gone.
A (C)man gets tied up to the ground.
He gives the (G)world
its sad dest sound,
its sad dest (Em)sound.
I’d rath er be a for est than a (G)street.
Yes, I would.
If I could,
I sure ly (Em)would.
I’d rath er feel the earth be neath my (G)feet.
Yes, I would.
If I on ly could,
I sure ly (Em)would.
El Condor Pasa by Simon & Garfunkel
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “El Condor Pasa”
- What key is "El Condor Pasa" in?
- "El Condor Pasa" by Simon & Garfunkel is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "El Condor Pasa" 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 "El Condor Pasa" 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 "El Condor Pasa"?
- This arrangement of "El Condor Pasa" uses 3 chords: C, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "El Condor Pasa" 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 Simon & Garfunkel can I play here?
- Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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