La Bamba

by Ritchie Valens
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(CN.C.)Pa ra bai lar la bam ba

Pa ra bai lar la bam ba se (F)ne ce (G7)si ta u na po ca de (C)gra cia.

U na po ca de (C)gra cia pa’ (F) pa’ (G7) y ar ri ba ar ri ba;

ar ri ba ar (C)ri ba por (F) se (G7)re por se re (C)se re.

Yo no soy mar i (C)ne ro.

Yo no soy mar i (C)ne ro, soy (F)cap i (G7)tán; yo no soy mar i (C)ne ro, soy (F)cap i (G7)tán.

(C)Bam ba (G7)bam ba,

(C)bam ba (G7)bam ba,

(C)bam ba (G7)bam ba,

(C)bam ba (G7)bam… (CN.C.)Pa ra bai lar la bam (C)Bam ba (G7)bam ba!

(C)Bam ba (G7)bam ba!

La Bamba by Ritchie Valens

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “La Bamba

What key is "La Bamba" in?
"La Bamba" by Ritchie Valens is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "La Bamba" 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 "La Bamba" 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 "La Bamba"?
This arrangement of "La Bamba" uses 3 chords: C, F, G7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "La Bamba" 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 Ritchie Valens can I play here?
Try "DONNA", "La Bamba", "La Bamba". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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