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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Spanish Flea" by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 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”
- What key is "Spanish Flea" by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass played in?
- Spanish Flea is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Spanish Flea" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Spanish Flea" by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Spanish Flea" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Spanish Flea" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.