Other arrangements of El Condor Pasa
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "El Condor Pasa" by Simon & Garfunkel 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 G, 80 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 Condor Pasa”
- Can I learn "El Condor Pasa" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "El Condor Pasa" with hands-separate practice in G at 80 BPM.
- What key is "El Condor Pasa" by Simon & Garfunkel played in?
- El Condor Pasa is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "El Condor Pasa"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "El Condor Pasa" 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 Condor Pasa"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "El Condor Pasa"?
- "El Condor Pasa" was originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "El Condor Pasa"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Simon & Garfunkel can I play here?
- Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "El Condor Pasa"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "El Condor Pasa" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "El Condor Pasa"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "El Condor Pasa" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.