What key is "Tangerine" in?

"Tangerine" by Johnny Mercer is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Tangerine" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Tangerine" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Tangerine" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Johnny Mercer can I play here?

Try "WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE", "Autumn Leaves", "Come Rain Or Come Shine". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(D)Tan ger (Gm7)ine,

she is (F6)all they claim

(Abdim)with her (Gm7)eyes of (C7)night and (Gm7)lips as (C7)bright as (Fmaj7)flame.

(D)Tan ger (Gm7)ine,

when she (F6)danc es by

(G#dim)se ño (A6)ri tas (F#m7)stare and (Bm7)ca ba (E7)lle ros (A)sigh.

(D)And I’ve (Gm7)seen

toasts to (F6)Tan ger ine

(Abdim)raised in (Gm7)ev ’ry (C7)bar a (Gm7)cross the (C)Ar gen (Eb7)tine.

Yes, she (Gm7)has them all on the run,

but her (Fmaj7)heart be longs to just (G7)one.

(G#dim)Her (Gm7)heart be longs to Tan (C7)ger (F)ine.

Tan ger (Gm7)ine,

she is (F6)all they claim

(Abdim)with her (Gm7)eyes of (C7)night and (Gm7)lips as (C7)bright as (Fmaj7)flame.

(D)Tan ger (Gm7)ine,

when she (F6)danc es by

(G#dim)se ño (A6)ri tas (F#m7)stare and (Bm7)ca ba (E7)lle ros (A)sigh.

(D)And I’ve (Gm7)seen

toasts to (F6)Tan ger ine

(Abdim)raised in (Gm7)ev ’ry (C7)bar a (Gm7)cross the (C)Ar gen (Eb7)tine.

Yes, she (Gm7)has them all on the run,

but her (Fmaj7)heart be longs to just (G7)one.

(G#dim)Her (Gm7)heart be longs to Tan (C7)ger (F)ine.

Tan ger (F)ine.

Tangerine by Johnny Mercer

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Tangerine”

What key is "Tangerine" in?: "Tangerine" by Johnny Mercer is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Tangerine" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Tangerine" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Tangerine" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Johnny Mercer can I play here?: Try "WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE", "Autumn Leaves", "Come Rain Or Come Shine". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.