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 para (F)mi, para (G7)ti y ar ri ba, ar ri ba.
Ar ri ba, ar ri ba por (F)ti se (G7)ré, por ti se (C)ré, por (F)ti se (G7)ré.
Yo no soy mar i (C)ne ro,
yo no soy mar i (C)ne ro, soy (F)cap i (G7)tan, soy cap i tan, 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, (C)bam ba.
La Bamba — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "La Bamba" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 130 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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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 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "La Bamba" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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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