What key is "That Old Black Magic" in?

"That Old Black Magic" by Frank Sinatra is in the key of C with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "That Old Black Magic" 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 "That Old Black Magic" 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 "That Old Black Magic" on piano?

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

What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?

Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

That (F)old black mag ic has me in its spell,

that old black mag ic that you (Gm7)weave so well.

Those i cy fin gers up and down my spine, the same old (C)witch craft when your (F6)eyes meet (C)mine.

The (F)same old tin gle that I feel in side, and then that el e va tor (Eb)starts its ride,

and (Bb)down and down I (Bbm6)go, (Fmaj9)’round and ’round I go (Gm7)like a leaf that’s (F#maj7)caught in the (F)tide.

I should (Dm)stay a way but what can I (Bb)do?

I hear your (A9)name

and I’m a (D9)flame,

a (Gm)flame with such a burn ing de (Eb9)sire

that on ly your (Bbm6)kiss

can put out the (C)fire.

For (F)you’re the lov er I have wait ed for,

the (Cm7)mate that fate had me cre at ed (F9)for,

and (Bb)ev ’ry time your lips meet (Bbm6)mine,

dar ling, (Bb6)down and down I (Bbm6)go, (Fmaj9)’round and ’round I go (Gm7)in a spin, lov ing the (G)spin I’m in, un der that (C7)old black mag ic called (F)love!

That Old Black Magic by Frank Sinatra

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “That Old Black Magic”

What key is "That Old Black Magic" in?: "That Old Black Magic" by Frank Sinatra is in the key of C with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "That Old Black Magic" 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 "That Old Black Magic" 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 "That Old Black Magic" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?: Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.