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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Go To Rio" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Ab, 240 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Go To Rio”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Go To Rio"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "I Go To Rio" by Peter Allen played in?
- I Go To Rio is arranged in the key of Ab 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Go To Rio". Key of Ab, 240 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.