Spanish Harlem

by Aretha Franklin
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Lyrics

La la la la la la la la la la.

La la la la la la la la la la.

There There’s a rose in a (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 trol.

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 a (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 trol.

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.

(A)La la la (A)la la (A)la (D)la la (A)la (D)la.

(A)La la (A)la la (A)la (D)la la (A)la (D)la.

(A)La la (A)la la (A)la (D)la la (A)la (D)la.

Spanish Harlem — Simple Sheet Music

"Spanish Harlem" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 116 BPM.

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About “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.

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