(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)mí pa’ (G7)tí y ar ri ba ar ri ba;
ar ri ba ar (C)ri ba por (F)tí se (G7)re por tí 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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"La Bamba" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 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 “La Bamba”
- What key is "La Bamba" by Ritchie Valens played in?
- La Bamba is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "La Bamba"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "La Bamba" 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 "La Bamba"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "La Bamba"?
- "La Bamba" was originally performed by Ritchie Valens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "La Bamba"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, F, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Ritchie Valens can I play here?
- Try "DONNA", "La Bamba", "La Bamba". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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