I Go To Rio

by Peter Allen
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Whoa, whoa, when my (Eb7sus)ba by, when my (Eb7sus)ba by smiles at me, I go to Ri o

de Ja nei ro.

My, oh, me, oh,

when my (Eb7sus)ba by smiles at me I do the (Abmaj7)sam ba and la bam ba.

Now, I’m (Ab7sus)not the type of per son with a pas sion ate per sua sion for (Dbmaj7)danc in’ or ro (Gb7sus)manc in’,

but I (Ab7sus)give in to the rhy thm and my (Ab7sus)feet fol low the beat ing of my (CN.C.)heart.

Whoa, whoa, when my (Eb7sus)ba by, when my (Eb7sus)ba by smiles at me I go to Ri o

de Ja nei ro.

I’m the sort of fel low,

when my (Eb7sus)ba by smiles at me the sun will (G)light en (C)up my (Fm)life, and (Edim)I (Fm7)am (Bb7sus)free at (Bb13)last.

(Eb7sus)What a (Eb13)blast.

Whoa, whoa, when my (E7sus)ba by, when my (E7sus)ba by smiles at me I feel like (Amaj7)Tar zan of the jun gle.

There on the hot sand and in a (E7sus)bun ga low while (E7)mon keys play a (Amaj7)bove us, we’ll make a (Amaj7)love, ah.

Now I’m (A7sus)not the type to let vi bra tions trig ger my i mag i na tion eas i ly.

You know that’s (G7sus)just not me.

But I (A7sus)turn in to a ti ger ev ’ry (A7sus)time I get be side the one I (CN.C.)love.

(G#m)Go!

Come on!

(Gb)Ri

o,

I love you, (Ab6)Ri o,

Ri o (Bbm)de Ja (Ab)nei ro.

I’m go in’ to (CN.C.)Ri o.

Whoa, whoa, when my (Ab)free (Bb7)at (Bb13)last.

(Ab)(Free at last.)

(Eb7sus)What a blast.

(Eb7sus)(What a blast.)

(Bbm)Ri (Cm)o (Db)de (D)Ja (Abmaj7)nei

(Bbm)ro.

(Abmaj7)Ri

(Bbm)o.

Ri o!

I Go To Rio — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Go To Rio" 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 Db, 240 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Go To Rio

Can I play "I Go To Rio" 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 "I Go To Rio" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Go To Rio" by Peter Allen played in?
I Go To Rio is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Go To Rio"?
The arrangement plays at 240 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Go To Rio" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "I Go To Rio"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Go To Rio"?
"I Go To Rio" was originally performed by Peter Allen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Go To Rio"?
This arrangement uses 39 chords: A6, A7, Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Ab9, Abmaj7, Absus4, +31 more.
Can a complete beginner play "I Go To Rio"?
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. "I Go To Rio" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Go To Rio"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Go To Rio" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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