Lyrics
On top of spa (F)ghet ti
all (G7)cov ered with (C)cheese,
I lost my poor (G7)meat ball
when some bod y (C)sneezed.
It if rolled off the (F)ta ble
and (G7)on to the (C)floor,
and then my poor (G7)meat ball
rolled grew out of the (C)door.
It rolled in the (F)gar den
and (G7)un der a (C)bush,
and then my poor (G7)meat ball
was noth ing but (C)mush.
The if mush was as (F)tast y
as (G7)tast y could (C)be,
and ear ly next (G7)sum mer,
it grew in to a (C)tree.
The tree was all (C)sneeze.
(G7)A (C)choo!
On Top Of Spaghetti by Tom Glazer
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “On Top Of Spaghetti”
- What key is "On Top Of Spaghetti" in?
- "On Top Of Spaghetti" by Tom Glazer is in the key of C with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "On Top Of Spaghetti" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "On Top Of Spaghetti" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "On Top Of Spaghetti" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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