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

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

Your fra grant flowโ€™rs, en (D)chant ing (G7)mu sic u nite and (C7)sing โ€œa lo ha oeโ€ to (F)me.

Song Of The Islands โ€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Song Of The Islands" by Louis Armstrong in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of F, 80 BPM.

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

About โ€œSong Of The Islandsโ€

Can I learn "Song Of The Islands" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Song Of The Islands" with hands-separate practice in F at 80 BPM.
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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Song Of The Islands"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Song Of The Islands" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Song Of The Islands"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Song Of The Islands" is in the key of F at 80 BPM.