Penthouse Serenade

by Nat King Cole
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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.

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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 (C6/9)lone.

Penthouse Serenade — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Penthouse Serenade" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 104 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Penthouse Serenade”

Why does "Penthouse Serenade" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Penthouse Serenade".
What key is "Penthouse Serenade" by Nat King Cole played in?
Penthouse Serenade 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 "Penthouse Serenade"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Penthouse Serenade" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Penthouse Serenade"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Penthouse Serenade"?
"Penthouse Serenade" was originally performed by Nat King Cole. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Penthouse Serenade"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Penthouse Serenade".
Can I see all the notes in "Penthouse Serenade"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 104 BPM.