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A long, long time a go
there was a vol ca no,
liv ing all a lone in the (C)mid dle of the (G)sea.
(C)He sat high a bove his bay, (G)watch ing all the cou ples play,
and wish ing that (C)he had some one (G)too.
And from his la va came this (G)song of hope that he sang out (F)loud
ev ’ry day (C)for years and (G)years.
“I have a dream
I (C)hope will come true, that (G)you’re here with me, and (C)I’m here with you.
I (F)wish that the earth, sea and the (C)sky up a bove a will (F)send me (G)some one to (C)la va.”
Lava — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Lava" 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, 152 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with three essential chords — C, F, and G — which your left hand will play as simple block chords throughout.
At 152 BPM it moves at a gentle walking pace, so the rhythm feels relaxed, but watch the transition from C to F: many beginners hesitate there because the hand has to shift position, so practice just that two-chord swap slowly until it feels automatic.
Start hands-separate, getting your right hand comfortable with the melody first, then add the left-hand chords once the tune sits in your fingers.
When you put hands together, loop the first eight bars at half tempo before speeding up — rushing is the most common stumble here because the song feels deceptively easy.
Use a light sustain pedal on each chord change to keep things warm and connected, lifting right as you switch chords so the harmonies don't blur.
By the end of this piece, your I–IV–V chord changes will feel like second nature, and that's a foundation you'll use in hundreds of songs going forward.
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About “Lava”
- Can I play "Lava" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Lava" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Lava" by Disney/Pixar played in?
- Lava 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 "Lava"?
- The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lava" 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 "Lava"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lava"?
- "Lava" was originally performed by Disney/Pixar. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lava"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Disney/Pixar can I play here?
- Try "Remember Me", "Un Poco Loco". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Lava"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lava" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Lava"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lava" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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