What key is "Salvatore" in?

"Salvatore" by Lana Del Rey is in the key of D with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Salvatore" 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 "Salvatore" 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.

What chords are used in "Salvatore"?

This arrangement of "Salvatore" uses 8 chords: A, Bm, C, E, Em, F#, F#7, G.

How long does it take to learn "Salvatore" on piano?

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

What other songs by Lana Del Rey can I play here?

Try "LOVE", "BROOKLYN BABY", "PRETTY WHEN YOU CRY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

All the lights in Mi a mi be (A)gin to gleam,

ru by, (G)blue and green,

ne on (F#)too.

(Bm)Ev ’ry thing looks bet ter from a (A)sum mer rain

like a a (G)boss, he ma rine, sang

jazz and (A)blues.

Ah,

ah,

cac cia (A)tor e.

La da da da (F#7)da, la da da da da, li mou (Bm)sines.

Ah,

ah,

ciao a (A)mor e.

La da da da (F#7)da, la da da da da, soft ice (Bm)cream.

All the lights are spark l ing for (A)you, it seems

on the (G)down town scenes,

shad y (F#)blue.

(Bm)Beat box ing and rap ping in the (A)sum mer rain

like a a (G)boss, he ma rine, sang

jazz and (A)blues.

Ah,

ah,

cac cia (A)tor e.

La da da da (F#7)da, la da da da da, li mou (Bm)sines.

Ah,

ah,

ciao a (A)mor e.

La da da da (F#7)da, la da da da da, soft ice (Bm)cream.

(Bm)cream.

The sum mer’s wild and I’ve been wait ing (A)for you (G)all this time, I a dore you.

(F#)Can’t you see, you’re (E)meant for me?

The (F#)sum mer’s (Bm)hot but I’ve been cold with (A)out you, (G)I was so wrong not to tell, (F#)Me del lín, (E)tan ge rine dreams.

Catch me if you can, work ing on my tan, Sal va (A)tor e.

Dy ing by the (F#7)hand of a fo reign man hap pi (Bm)ly.

Call ing out my name in the sum mer rain, ciao a (A)mor e.

Sal va tore can (F#7)wait, now it’s time to eat soft ice (Bm)cream.

Ah, (A)mor e.

Ah,

ah,

soft ice (Bm)cream.

Salvatore by Lana Del Rey

498 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a wonderful way to develop your pedal bass technique — your left hand will hold or repeat a steady bass note while the harmony shifts above it, which is what gives the song its dreamy, floating quality.

At 60 BPM you have plenty of time to think, so use that space to focus on smooth chord transitions in your right hand, especially moving into the C and E chords, which sit outside the key of D and can catch your fingers off guard if you're not ready.

The F# to F#7 shift is just one added note, so keep your hand shape stable and simply lower that finger.

I'd suggest practicing hands separately at first, then looping the sections where those borrowed chords appear until the shapes feel automatic.

Once you're comfortable, add sustain pedal sparingly — change it with each new chord to keep things clear.

This is the piece that'll make pedal bass feel like second nature.

About “Salvatore”

What key is "Salvatore" in?: "Salvatore" by Lana Del Rey is in the key of D with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Salvatore" 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 "Salvatore" 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.
What chords are used in "Salvatore"?: This arrangement of "Salvatore" uses 8 chords: A, Bm, C, E, Em, F#, F#7, G.
How long does it take to learn "Salvatore" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Lana Del Rey can I play here?: Try "LOVE", "BROOKLYN BABY", "PRETTY WHEN YOU CRY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.