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) — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 240 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 “Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)”

Why does "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)".
What key is "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" by Moshe Nathanson played in?
Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy) is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)"?
The arrangement plays at 240 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" 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 "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)"?
"Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" was originally performed by Moshe Nathanson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is this real sheet music for "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)".
Can I see all the notes in "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 240 BPM.