What key is "Illegal" in?

"Illegal" by Shakira is in the key of D with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Illegal" 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 "Illegal" 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.

What chords are used in "Illegal"?

This arrangement of "Illegal" uses 11 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, Em, Em7, F#m, F#m7, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "Illegal" on piano?

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

What other songs by Shakira can I play here?

Try "UNDERNEATH YOUR CLOTHES", "DARE", "WHENEVER, WHEREVER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Who would ’ve thought that you could hurt me

the way you’ve done (Em)it, al so de lib ’rate, so de ter mined.

Since you have been gone,

I bite my nails for days

and hours

and (Em)ques tion my own ques tions on and on.

So (F#m7)tell

me now,

(Bm)tell

me now I why you’re so (G)far a way

when I’m still

so close.

(D)You don’t e ven know the mean ing of the words “I’m (F#m)sor ry.”

You said you would love me un til you die, and as far as I know you’re still a live,

ba by.

(D)You don’t e ven know the mean ing of the words “I’m (F#m)sor ry.”

I’m (Em7)start ing to be lieve it should be il le gal to de ceive a wom an’s heart.

I tried so hard to be at ten tive

to all you want (Em)ed, al ways sup por tive, al ways pa tient.

What did I do wrong?

Been won der ing for days

and hours.

It’s (Em)clear it is n’t here where you be long.

So (F#m7)An

y how,

(Bm)an

y how, I wish you both (G)all the best

I hope you

a long.

(D)You don’t e ven know the mean ing of the words “I’m (F#m)sor ry.”

You said you would love me un til you die, and as far as I know you’re still a live,

ba by.

(D)You don’t e ven know the mean ing of the words “I’m (F#m)sor ry.”

I’m (Em7)start ing to be lieve it should be il le gal to de ceive a wom an’s heart.

O pen heart,

o pen heart.

It should be il le gal to de ceive a wom an’s heart.

O pen heart,

o pen heart.

It should be il le gal to de ceive a wom an’s heart.

Illegal by Shakira

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Illegal”

What key is "Illegal" in?: "Illegal" by Shakira is in the key of D with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Illegal" 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 "Illegal" 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.
What chords are used in "Illegal"?: This arrangement of "Illegal" uses 11 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, Em, Em7, F#m, F#m7, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Illegal" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Shakira can I play here?: Try "UNDERNEATH YOUR CLOTHES", "DARE", "WHENEVER, WHEREVER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.