What key is "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" in?

"Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes is in the key of C with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Rupert Holmes can I play here?

Try "ESCAPE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I was (C7)ti red of my (F)la dy,

we’d been to (G)geth er too (C)long.

Like a (C7)worn out re (F)cord ing

of my (G)fa vor ite (C)song.

So while she (C7)lay there (F)sleep ing,

I read the (G)pa per in (C)bed.

And in the (C7)per son al (F)col umns,

there was a (G)let ter I (C)read:

If you like pi ña co (F)la das

and get ting (G)caught in the (C)rain,

if you’re (C7)not in to (F)yo ga,

if you (G)have half a (C)brain,

if you like (C7)mak ing love at (F)mid night

in the (G)dunes of the (C)Cape,

Then I’m the (C7)love that you’ve (F)looked for,

write to (G)me and es (C)cape.

I did n’t (C7)think a bout my (F)la dy,

we’d been to (G)geth er too (C)long.

Like a (C7)worn out re (F)cord ing

of my (G)fa vor ite (C)song.

So while she (C7)lay there (F)sleep ing,

I read the (G)pa per in (C)bed.

And in the (C7)per son al (F)col umns,

there was a (G)let ter I (C)read:

If you like pi ña co (F)la das

and get ting (G)caught in the (C)rain,

if you’re (C7)not in to (F)yo ga,

if you (G)have half a (C)brain,

if you like (C7)mak ing love at (F)mid night

in the (G)dunes of the (C)Cape,

Then I’m the (C7)love that you’ve (F)looked for,

write to (G)me and es (C)cape.

I did n’t (C7)think a bout my

If you like pi ña co (C)cape.

Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)”

What key is "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" in?: "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes is in the key of C with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Rupert Holmes can I play here?: Try "ESCAPE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.