What key is "Volare" in?

"Volare" by Domenico Modugno is in the key of C with a tempo of 126 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Volare" 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 "Volare" 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 "Volare" on piano?

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

Lyrics

(A7)Vo (Dm)la re,

(A7)oh, (Dm)oh!

(G7)Can (C)ta re,

(G)oh, oh, oh, (Am)oh!

Let’s (G7)fly way up to the (C)clouds,

a (G7)way from the mad den ing (C)crowds.

We can (Am(maj7))sing in the glow of a (Am6)star that I know of, where (Em)lov ers en (B)joy peace of (Em)mind.

(Em7)Let us (E7)leave the con (Dm)fu sion and (E7)all dis il lu sion be (Am)hind.

Just like (Fm)birds of a (C)feath er, a (Fm7)rain bow to (Bb7)geth er we’ll (Eb)find.

(A7)Vo (Dm)la re,

(A7)oh, (Dm)oh!

(G9)Can (C)ta re,

(G)oh, oh, oh, (Am)oh!

No (G7)won der my hap py heart (C)sings,

your (G7)love ce has giv en me (C)wings.

(A7)Vo (Dm)la re,

(A7)oh, (Dm)oh!

(G7)Can (C)ta re,

(G)oh, oh, oh, (Am)oh!

Nel (G7)blu di pin to di (C)blu,

fe (G7)li ce di sta re las (C)sù,

e vo (Am(maj7))la vo, vo la vo fe (Am6)li ce più al to del (Em)so le an (B)co ra più (Em)su,

(Em7)men tre (E7)mon do pian (Dm)pia no spa (E7)ri va lon ta no lag (Am)giù,

u na (Fm)mu si ca (C)dol ce suo (Fm7)na va sol (Bb7)tan to per (Eb)me.

(A7)Vo (Dm)la re,

(A7)oh, (Dm)oh!

(G9)Can (C)ta re,

(G)oh, oh, oh, (Am)oh!

Nel (G7)blu der di pin to di (C)blu,

fe (G7)li ce di sta re las (C)sù.

(A7)Vo (C)wings.

Your (Dm7)love has (G7)giv en me (C)wings.

Your (G7)love ce has giv en me (C)wings.

Volare by Domenico Modugno

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 126 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Volare”

What key is "Volare" in?: "Volare" by Domenico Modugno is in the key of C with a tempo of 126 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Volare" 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 "Volare" 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 "Volare" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.