What key is "San Antonio Rose" in?

"San Antonio Rose" by Bob Wills is in the key of C with a tempo of 220 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner.

Is "San Antonio Rose" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_beginner. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "San Antonio Rose" 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 "San Antonio Rose" on piano?

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

What other songs by Bob Wills can I play here?

Try "Faded Love". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Deep with (C)in my (C7)heart lies a (F)mel o (D7)dy, a (G7)song of old San (G)An (C)tone.

Where in (C)dreams I (C7)live with a (F)mem o (D7)ry, be (G7)neath the old San (G)An (C)tone.

Where in stars all a (C)lone.

It was there I (C7)found be (F)side the Al a (D7)mo, en (G7)chant ment strange as the (C)blue up a bove.

A moon lit (C7)pass that (F)on ly she would (D7)know, still (G7)hears my strange as the (C)blue up a bove.

A bro ken song of (C)love.

(G)Moon in all your splen dor, know (D7)on fal ly my heart,

call back my Rose, Rose of (G)San An tone.

(G)Lips so sweet and ten der, like (D7)petals fal ling a part,

speak once a gain of my (G)San An tone.

(G)love, my (G7)own.

(C)Bro ken (C7)song, emp ty (F)words I (D7)know still (G7)live in my heart all (G)a (C)lone,

for that moon lit (C7)pass by the (F)Al a (D)mo, and (G7)Rose, my Rose of San An (C)tone.

San Antonio Rose by Bob Wills

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 220 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “San Antonio Rose”

What key is "San Antonio Rose" in?: "San Antonio Rose" by Bob Wills is in the key of C with a tempo of 220 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner.
Is "San Antonio Rose" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_beginner. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "San Antonio Rose" 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 "San Antonio Rose" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bob Wills can I play here?: Try "Faded Love". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.