There is a rose in Span ish Har lem,
a red rose up in Span ish Har lem.
It is a spe cial one, it’s nev er seen the sun.
It on ly comes out when the moon is on the run and all the stars are (D)gleam ing.
It’s grow ing in the street right up through the con crete but soft and sweet and (D)dream ing.
There is a rose in Span ish Har lem,
a red rose up in Span ish Har lem.
With eyes as black as coal, that looks down in my soul, and starts a fire out there and then I lose con trol, I have to beg your (D)par don.
I’m going to pick that rose and watch through the con crete but soft and sweet and (D)dream ing.
her as she grows
in my (D)gar den.
Spanish Harlem by Ben E. King
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Spanish Harlem”
- What key is "Spanish Harlem" in?
- "Spanish Harlem" by Ben E. King is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Spanish Harlem" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Spanish Harlem" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Spanish Harlem"?
- This arrangement of "Spanish Harlem" uses 3 chords: A, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Spanish Harlem" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Ben E. King can I play here?
- Try "STAND BY ME", "Stand By Me", "Stand By Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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