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 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 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.

Lyrics

Pa ra bai lar la (C)bam ba.

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

Un a po ca de (C)gra cia pa’ (F)mí pa’ (G7)ti y ar ri ba ar (C)ri ba;

ar ri ba ar (C)ri ba por (F)tí 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)tán; yo no soy mar i (C)ne ro, soy (F)cap i (G7)tán.

(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 una po ca de (C)gra cia.

Un a po ca de (C)gra cia pa’ (F)mí pa’ (G7)ti y ar ri ba ar (C)ri ba;

ar ri ba ar (C)ri ba por (F)tí 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)tán; yo no soy mar i (C)ne ro, soy (F)cap i (G7)tán.

(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"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: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

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 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 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.