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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 βry day (C)for years and (G)years.
βI have a dream
I (C)hope will come true, that (G)youβre here with me, and (C)Iβm 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.β
Lava β Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Lava" by Disney/Pixar in classic piano notation β both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 152 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with three essential chords β C, F, and G β 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 β 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 IβIVβV 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 βLavaβ
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Lava"?
- Yes β the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 β 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 β 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes β "Lava" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics β everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view β the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes β slow the tempo from 152 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes β Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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