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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Spanish Flea" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Spanish Flea"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Spanish Flea". Key of Eb, 130 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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