Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)

by Moshe Nathanson
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(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) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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)”

Can I play "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.