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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.
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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 — 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 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”
- 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 A.
- 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.
- 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 A at 116 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 A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.