What key is "He's A Tramp" in?

"He's A Tramp" by Sonny Burke is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "He's A Tramp" 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 "He's A Tramp" 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 "He's A Tramp" on piano?

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

Lyrics

He’s a (C7)tramp,

(Gm7)but they (C7)love him;

breaks a (F)new heart

ev ’ry (Gm7)day.

(C11)He’s a (C7)tramp;

they a (F)dore him.

And I on (Fdim)ly hope he’ll (C7)stay that (F)way.

He’s a (C7)tramp,

(Gm7)he’s a (C7)scoun drel,

he’s a (F)round er,

he’s a (Gm7)cad.

(C11)He’s a (C7)tramp,

but I (F)love him.

Yes, I on (Fdim)ly hope he’ll (C7)stay that (F)way.

He’s a e (Fdim)ven I have (C7)got it pret ty (F)bad.

You can (F9)nev er tell when he’ll show up.

He gives you (F7)plen ty of (Bb)trou ble.

I guess he’s just a (Dm)no ’count pup,

but I (D)wish that (C7)he were dou ble.

He’s a (C)tramp,

(Gm7)he’s a (C)rov er,

and there’s (F)noth ing (C)more to (Gm7)say.

If he’s a (C7)tramp,

he’s a (F)good one,

and I (Fdim)wish that I could (C7)trav el his (F)way.

He's A Tramp by Sonny Burke

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “He's A Tramp”

What key is "He's A Tramp" in?: "He's A Tramp" by Sonny Burke is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "He's A Tramp" 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 "He's A Tramp" 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 "He's A Tramp" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.