What key is "Penthouse Serenade" in?

"Penthouse Serenade" by Nat King Cole is in the key of C with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Penthouse Serenade" 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 "Penthouse Serenade" 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 "Penthouse Serenade" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Nat King Cole can I play here?

Try "WALKIN' MY BABY BACK HOME", "YOU CALL IT MADNESS", "L-O-V-E". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Just (C6)pic ture a pent house way (Cdim)up in the sky, with (Dm7)hing es on chim neys for (G7)stars to go by; a (G7)sweet slice of heav en for (G7)just you and I when (C)we’re (Ab7)a (Dm7)lone.

(G7)From (C6)all of so ci et y (Cdim)we’ll stay a loof, and (Dm7)live in pro pri et y (G7)there on the roof; two (G7)heav en ly her mits we (G7)will be in truth, when (C)we’re (F7)a (C)lone.

(Dm7)We’ll see (C#dim7)life’s mad (Dm7)pat tern (G7)as (C)we view (E7)old Man (Am)hat tan; then (D7)we can thank our luck y stars (G7)that we’re liv ing as we (Dm)are.

(G7)In (C6)our lit tle pent house, we’ll (Cdim)al ways con trive to (Dm7)keep love and ro mance for (G7)ev er a live, in (G7)view of the Hud son just (G7)o ver the Drive, when (C)we’re (Bb9)a (C6)lone.

Just

Just (C6/9)lone.

Penthouse Serenade by Nat King Cole

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Penthouse Serenade”

What key is "Penthouse Serenade" in?: "Penthouse Serenade" by Nat King Cole is in the key of C with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Penthouse Serenade" 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 "Penthouse Serenade" 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 "Penthouse Serenade" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Nat King Cole can I play here?: Try "WALKIN' MY BABY BACK HOME", "YOU CALL IT MADNESS", "L-O-V-E". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.