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(CN.C.)There was a (Bb)lit tle (Am7)Span ish (D7)flea.
A rec ord (C7)star he thought he’d be.
He’d heard of (Bb)sing ers like (Eb)Bea tles, (Ab)The (Db)Chip munks he’d (Gb)seen on (B)T.
(F)V.
(CN.C.)Why not a lit tle Span ish (Bb)flea?
And (Am7)so he (D7)hid
in side a (C7)dog gie from Ma drid,
ar riv ing (Bb)here in the (Eb)cit y (Ab)still (Db)sing ing his (Gb)sweet har (B)mo (F)ny,
(CN.C.)as broke as an y flea could (Bb)be.
(CN.C.)He walked a (Eb)round as if he owned the town, hum (Eb7)ming his (Ab)pint size (Eb7)mel o (G)dy.
With (Eb7)his (Ab7)gui (Db)tar he knew he’d be a star, and (Db7)in his (Gb)old home town how (F7)proud they’d be!
(CN.C.)Then all at (Bb)once he (Am7)met a (D7)man
who said, “I’ll (C7)help you if (C9)I can.
He list ened (Bb)first to his (Eb)song, then (Ab)he (Db)sang right a (Gb)long, for (B)you (F)see,
(CN.C.)he loved the lit tle Span ish (Bb)flea.
(CN.C.)“You’ll be the (Eb)rage.
I’ll put you on the stage in (Eb7)cos tumes (Ab)like you’ve (Eb7)nev er (G)worn.” Well, (Eb7)at (Ab7)a (Db)glance he knew this was his chance.
Yes, (Db7)all at (Gb)once a Span ish (F7)star was born.
(CN.C.)For when the (Bb)peo ple (Am7)heard him (D7)play
they all be (C7)gan to shout, (C9)“O lé.”
He was the (Bb)pride of the (Eb)na tion, (Ab)a (Db)sing ing sen (Gb)sa tion (B)was (F)he,
(CN.C.)he loved the lit tle Span ish (Bb)flea.
(CN.C.)“You’ll be the though he was just a (Gb7)Span (F7)ish (Bb)Flea.
Spanish Flea — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Spanish Flea" 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 Eb, 130 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 “Spanish Flea”
- Can I play "Spanish Flea" 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 "Spanish Flea" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Spanish Flea" by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass played in?
- Spanish Flea is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Spanish Flea"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Spanish Flea" 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 "Spanish Flea"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Spanish Flea"?
- "Spanish Flea" was originally performed by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Spanish Flea"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: Ab, Ab7, Am7, B, Bb, C, C7, C9, +11 more.
- What other songs by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass can I play here?
- Try "Spanish Flea", "The Lonely Bull", "This Guy's In Love With You". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Spanish Flea"?
- 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. "Spanish Flea" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Spanish Flea"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Spanish Flea" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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