What key is "Funiculi, Funicula" in?

"Funiculi, Funicula" by Mario Lanza is in the key of C with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Funiculi, Funicula" 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 "Funiculi, Funicula" 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 "Funiculi, Funicula" on piano?

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

Lyrics

Sta (C)se

ra, Ni na mìa, io son mon ta to Te (G7)lo di (C)ró?

Te (G7)lo di (C)ró?

Co la

do ve di spet ti cor in gra to Più (G7)far non (C)può

Più (G7)far non (C)può

Co (Em)là

co (B7)cen te (Em)fo co, (B7)ma se (Em)fug gi Ti (B7)la scia (Em)star

Ti (B7)la scia (Em)star:

E (G)non

ti (D7)cor re (G)pres so, (D7)non ti (G)strug gi A (D7)ri guar (G)dar,

A (D7)ri guar (G)dar.

(G7)Le sti, le sti, via mon tiam su là.

Le sti, le sti, via mon tiam su (C)là, fu ni cu (E7)li, fu ni cu (Am)la fu ni ci (E7)li fu ni cu (Am)la!

(F)Vià, mon tiam su (C)là, fu ni cu (G7)li fu ni cu (C)la!

(G7)Lis ten!

Lis ten!

Mu sic sounds a far!

Lis ten!

Mu sic sounds a (C)far, fu ni cu (E7)li, fu ni cu (Am)la fu ni ci (E7)li fu ni cu (Am)la!

(F)Joy is where you (C)are, fu ni cu (G7)li fu ni cu (C)la!

(C)la!

Funiculi, Funicula by Mario Lanza

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 180 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Funiculi, Funicula”

What key is "Funiculi, Funicula" in?: "Funiculi, Funicula" by Mario Lanza is in the key of C with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Funiculi, Funicula" 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 "Funiculi, Funicula" 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 "Funiculi, Funicula" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.