Other arrangements of Xanadu
Pick a learning view.
A place,
where (C)no bod y (Cm)dared to (G)go,
the (B)love that we came to know,
(G)they call it (C#dim)Xan a du.
And now,
that (C)o pen your (Cm)eyes and (G)see,
that (B)what we have made is real,
(G)we are in (C#dim)Xan a du.
A mil lion lights are danc ing and (C)there you are,
a (Cm)shoot ing star.
An ev er last ing world and you’re (C)here with me e (Cm)ter nal ly.
(G)Xan a du,
(A)Xan a du,
now we are (Cm)here in Xan a du.
(G)Xan a du,
(A)Xan a du,
now we are (Cm)here in Xan a du.
(C)Xan a du your (D)ne on lights will shine
for (D)you
Xan a du.
The love,
the (C)ech oes of (Cm)long a (G)go,
you (B)need ed the world to know,
(G)they are in (C#dim)Xan a du.
The dream
that (C)came through a (Cm)mil lion (G)years,
that (B)lived on through all the tears,
(G)it came to (C#dim)Xan a du.
A mil lion lights are danc ing and (C)there you are, a (Cm)shoot ing star.
An ev er last ing world and you’re (C)here with me e (Cm)ter nal ly.
(G)Xan a du,
(A)Xan a du,
now we are (Cm)here in Xan a du.
(G)Xan a du,
(A)Xan a du,
now we are (Cm)here in Xan a du.
(C)Xan a du your (D)ne on lights will shine
for (D)you Xan a du.
The love, Now that I’m here, now that you’re near
in (D)Xan a
(G)du.
Now that I’m here, now that you’re near
in (G)Xan
(Bm)a
(D)du.
(D)Xan a (Eb)du.
Xanadu — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Xanadu" by Olivia Newton-John in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 100 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 “Xanadu”
- Can I learn "Xanadu" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Xanadu" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
- What key is "Xanadu" by Olivia Newton-John played in?
- Xanadu is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Xanadu"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Xanadu" 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 "Xanadu"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Xanadu"?
- "Xanadu" was originally performed by Olivia Newton-John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Xanadu"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Am7, B, Bm, C, C#dim, Cm, D, +5 more.
- What other songs by Olivia Newton-John can I play here?
- Try "I HONESTLY LOVE YOU", "PHYSICAL", "SUMMER NIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Xanadu"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Xanadu" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Xanadu"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Xanadu" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
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