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There There’s a rose in (D)Black and Span ish Har lem,
(D)a (A)rose (D)in (A)Black (D)and (A)Span (D)ish Har lem.
It is the spe cial one, it nev er sees the sun, it on ly comes up when the moon is on the run and all na the stars are gleam ing.
don.
It’s grow ing in the street, right up through the con crete,
but soft,
sweet and (D)dream y.
There There’s a is in (D)rose in Span ish Har lem,
(D)a (A)rose (D)in (A)Black (D)and (A)Span (D)ish Har lem,
with eyes as black as coal that look down in his soul, it starts a fi re there and then he los es con I’m gon na beg his are par ing.
don.
He’s goin’ to pick that rose and watch her as she grows
in his
sweet and (D)dream y.
(D)gar den.
(D)There (A)is (D)a (A)rose (D)in (A)Span (D)ish Har lem,
(D)a (A)rose (D)in (A)Black (D)and (A)Span (D)ish Har lem,
with eyes as black as coal that look down in his soul and start a fi re there and then he los es con trol.
And I
want to beg his par don.
He’s go ing to pick that rose
and watch her as she grows
in his (A)gar
(D)den.
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Spanish Harlem — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Spanish Harlem" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 116 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 Harlem”
- Why does "Spanish Harlem" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Spanish Harlem".
- What key is "Spanish Harlem" by Aretha Franklin played in?
- Spanish Harlem is arranged in the key of A 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 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Spanish Harlem" 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 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 Aretha Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Spanish Harlem"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, C, D, E7, G.
- What other songs by Aretha Franklin can I play here?
- Try "AIN'T NO WAY", "A Natural Woman", "FREEWAY OF LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Spanish Harlem"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Spanish Harlem".
- Can I see all the notes in "Spanish Harlem"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 116 BPM.