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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Penthouse Serenade" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Penthouse Serenade" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Penthouse Serenade" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Penthouse Serenade"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Penthouse Serenade" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Penthouse Serenade"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Penthouse Serenade" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.