Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)

by Moshe Nathanson
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Lyrics

(A)Ha va na gi la, Ha va na gi la, (Dm)Ha va na gi la, (A)vay nis m’ chayh.

(A)Ha va na gi la, Ha va na gi la, (Dm)Ha va na gi la, (A)vay nis m’ chayh.

chayh.

Ha va n’ ra ne nah, (Gm)Ha va n’ ra ne nah, Ha va n’ ra ne nah, (A)vay nis m’ chayh.

Ha va n’ ra ne nah, (Gm)Ha va n’ ra ne nah, Ha va n’ ra ne nah, (A)vay nis m’ chayh.

chayh.

(Dm)U ru, U (Gm)ru, (Dm)a (Gm)chim, (Dm)U ru a chim b’ lev sa me ach, U ru a chim, b’ lev sa me ach, (A7)U ru a chim, b’ lev sa me ach, U ru a chim, b’ lev sa me ach, U ru a chim!

U ra a chim b’lev sa me (Dm)ach.

Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy) by Moshe Nathanson

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 240 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)”

What key is "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" in?
"Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" by Moshe Nathanson is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 240 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" 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 "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" 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 "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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