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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Spanish Harlem" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Spanish Harlem" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Spanish Harlem" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Spanish Harlem" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Spanish Harlem" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Spanish Harlem"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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