La Bamba

by Los Lobos
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La Bamba

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Lyrics

Pa ra bai lar la (C)bam ba.

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

Un a po ca de (C)gra cia para (F)mi para (G7)ti y ar ri ba ar (C)ri ba;

ar ri ba ar (C)ri ba por (F)ti se (G7)re por ti 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)tan; yo no soy mar i (C)ne ro, soy (F)cap i (G7)tan.

(C)Bam (F)ba (G7)bam ba,

(C)bam (F)ba (G7)bam ba,

(C)bam (F)ba (G7)bam ba,

(C)bam (F)ba (G7)bam...

Pa ra bai lar la (C)bam ba.

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

Un a po ca de (C)gra cia para (F)mi para (G7)ti y ar ri ba ar (C)ri ba;

ar ri ba ar (C)ri ba por (F)ti se (G7)re por ti 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)tan; yo no soy mar i (C)ne ro, soy (F)cap i (G7)tan.

(C)Bam (F)ba (G7)bam ba,

(C)bam (F)ba (G7)bam ba,

(C)bam (F)ba (G7)bam ba,

(C)bam (F)ba (G7)bam...

Pa ra bai lar la (C)bam (F)ba (G7)bam ba...

La Bamba by Los Lobos

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “La Bamba”

What key is "La Bamba" in?
"La Bamba" by Los Lobos is in the key of C with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "La Bamba" 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 "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.
How long does it take to learn "La Bamba" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Los Lobos can I play here?
Try "GUANTANAMERA", "COME ON LET'S GO", "La Bamba". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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