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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lava" by Disney/Pixar: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lava" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lava" by Disney/Pixar. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Lava" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Lava" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.