Song Of The Islands

by Louis Armstrong
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Lyrics

Ha (F)wai i (F#dim)isles of (C7)beau ty, where skies are (G)blue and (C7)love is (F)true,

where balm y airs and (D)gold en (G7)moon light ca ress the (C7)wav ing palms of Ho nu (F)lu

lu.

Your val leys (F#dim)with the (C7)rain bows, your moun tains (G)green, the (C7)a zure (F)sea.

Your fra grant flow’rs, en (D)chant ing (G7)mu sic u nite and (C7)sing “a lo ha oe” to (F)me.

Song Of The Islands — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Song Of The Islands" 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 F, 80 BPM.

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

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About “Song Of The Islands”

Can I play "Song Of The Islands" 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 "Song Of The Islands" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Song Of The Islands" by Louis Armstrong played in?
Song Of The Islands is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Song Of The Islands"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Song Of The Islands" 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 "Song Of The Islands"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Song Of The Islands"?
"Song Of The Islands" was originally performed by Louis Armstrong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Louis Armstrong can I play here?
Try "BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE", "JUST A GIGOLO", "DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Song Of The Islands"?
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. "Song Of The Islands" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Song Of The Islands"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Song Of The Islands" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.