What key is "Is That All There Is" in?

"Is That All There Is" by Peggy Lee is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Is That All There Is" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Is That All There Is" 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 "Is That All There Is"?

This arrangement of "Is That All There Is" uses 19 chords: Abm6, Bb, Bb9, C, C7, C9, Cdom, Cm, +11 more.

How long does it take to learn "Is That All There Is" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Peggy Lee can I play here?

Try "Fever", "ALLEY CAT SONG", "I'M A WOMAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)Is that all there is?

Is that all there is?

If that’s all there is my friends,

then let’s (C)keep (Fm9)danc ing.

(Fm)Let’s (Bb9)break out the booze

(Fm)and (Abm6)have

a (Ebmaj7)ball,

(Eb6)if that’s (D7)all

there (G7)is.

Is that all there is?

If that’s all there is my friends,

then let’s (C)keep (Fm9)danc ing.

(Fm)Let’s (Bb9)break out the booze

(Fm)and (Abm6)have

a (Ebmaj7)ball,

(Eb6)if that’s (D7)all

there (G7)is.

Is that all there is?

(CN.C.)Is that all there is?

Is that all there (C9)is?

If that’s all there is my friends,

then let’s (C)keep...

(CN.C.)“Is that all there is?” (D7)all

there (Cm)is.

Is That All There Is by Peggy Lee

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

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a fantastic workout for navigating extended and altered chords — with 19 distinct chord shapes including Fm9, Bb9, C9, and Abm6, your left hand will get serious practice building voicings beyond basic triads.

At 100 BPM the tempo is conversational, not rushed, but watch the transitions between Abm6 and Bb or Ebmaj7 and D7 — those chromatic root movements can trip you up if you haven't mapped the fingering in advance.

I'd suggest starting hands-separate at about 70 BPM, focusing your left hand on just the chord changes until every shape feels automatic under your fingers.

Once you're comfortable, loop the trickiest four-bar phrases before playing end to end.

Pay attention to how the minor chords (Cm, Fm, Fm7) color the mood against the bright Bb sections — shaping that dynamic contrast with touch and pedal is what makes the performance feel energetic rather than flat.

This is the piece that'll lock in your comfort with ninth chords and jazzy voice leading, skills that transfer to everything you play next.

About “Is That All There Is”

What key is "Is That All There Is" in?: "Is That All There Is" by Peggy Lee is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Is That All There Is" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Is That All There Is" 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 "Is That All There Is"?: This arrangement of "Is That All There Is" uses 19 chords: Abm6, Bb, Bb9, C, C7, C9, Cdom, Cm, +11 more.
How long does it take to learn "Is That All There Is" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Peggy Lee can I play here?: Try "Fever", "ALLEY CAT SONG", "I'M A WOMAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.