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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Spanish Harlem" by Ben E. King: 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 D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Spanish Harlem”
- What key is "Spanish Harlem" by Ben E. King played in?
- Spanish Harlem is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Spanish Harlem"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Spanish Harlem" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Spanish Harlem"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Spanish Harlem"?
- "Spanish Harlem" was originally performed by Ben E. King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Spanish Harlem"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: A, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Ben E. King can I play here?
- Try "STAND BY ME", "Stand By Me", "Stand By Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Spanish Harlem" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Spanish Harlem" by Ben E. King. 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 Harlem" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 Harlem" 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.