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I don’t (E)prac tice San te ri a, I ain’t (G#)got no crys tal ball.
Well, I (C#m)had a mil lion dol lars, but I,
I’d spend it all if (E)I could find that hei na and that (G#)san cho that she’s found.
Well, I’d (C#m)pop a cap in San cho and I’d (B)slap her down.
What I (B)real ly wan na know,
(C#m)my ba by, mm, what I (B)real ly wan na say (B)I (C#m)can’t de fine.
Well, it’s (B)love that I (E)need.
Oh,
my (B)soul will have to (E)wait till I get back, find a (G#)hei na of my own.
(C#m)Dad dy’s gon na love one and (B)all.
I (E)feel the break, feel the break, feel the break and I got’ live it up.
Oh, yeah, (B)huh.
Well, I swear that
my (B)soul will have to...
Ooh,
what I (B)real ly wan na say,
my ba (C#m)by,
what I (B)real ly wan na say (B)is (C#m)I’ve got (A)mine.
And I’ll (B)make it, oh yes, (E)I’m (B)com ing (C#m)up.
Tell san (B)chi to that if he knows what is good for him, he (G#)best go run and hide.
(C#m)Dad dy’s got a new for ty (B)five,
and (E)I won’t think twice to stick that bar rel (G#)straight down San cho’s throat.
Be (C#m)lieve me when I say that I (B)got some thing for his punk ass.
What I (B)real ly wan na know,
my ba by, oh, what I (B)real ly wan na say (B)is (C#m)there’s just (A)one way (B)back and I’ll (E)make
it, yeah.
My (B)soul will have to (E)wait,
(A)yeah, (B)yeah, (E7)yeah.
Santeria — Simple Sheet Music
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"Santeria" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of E, 89 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Santeria”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Santeria"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Santeria" by Sublime played in?
- Santeria is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Santeria"?
- The arrangement plays at 89 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Santeria" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Santeria"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Santeria"?
- "Santeria" was originally performed by Sublime. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Santeria"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, B, C#m, E, E7, Eb, G#.
- What other songs by Sublime can I play here?
- Try "WHAT I GOT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Santeria". Key of E, 89 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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