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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) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes 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 C, 72 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)”
- Can I learn "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" 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 "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" with hands-separate practice in C at 72 BPM.
- What key is "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes played in?
- Escape (The Pina Colada Song) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"?
- "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" was originally performed by Rupert Holmes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Rupert Holmes can I play here?
- Try "ESCAPE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"?
- 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 "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"?
- 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. "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" is in the key of C at 72 BPM.
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