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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Lava" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Lava" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Lava" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Lava" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Lava" is in the key of C at 152 BPM.
- What chords are in "Lava"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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