What key is "Xanadu" in?

"Xanadu" by Olivia Newton-John is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Xanadu" 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 "Xanadu" 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 "Xanadu" on piano?

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

What other songs by Olivia Newton-John can I play here?

Try "I HONESTLY LOVE YOU", "XANADU", "PHYSICAL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

A place,

where (Bb)no bod y dared to (F)go,

the (A)love that we came to (Dm)know, (F)they call it (Bdim)Xan a du.

And (F)now,

that (Bb)o pen your eyes and (F)see,

that (A)what we have made is (Dm)real, (F)we are in (Bdim)Xan a du.

A mil lion (Am)lights are danc ing and (Bb)there you are, a (Bbm)shoot ing star.

An ev er (Am)last ing world and you’re (Bb)here with me e (Bbm)ter nal ly.

(F)Xan a du,

(G)Xan a du,

now we are (Bbm)here in Xan a (F)du.

(F)Xan a du,

(G)Xan a du,

now we are (Bbm)here in Xan a (F)du.

Xan a du, your (C)ne on lights will shine

for (C7)you, Xan a du.

The love,

the (Bb)ech oes of long a (F)go,

you (A)need ed the world to (Dm)know, (F)they are in (Bdim)Xan a du.

The (F)dream

that (Bb)came through a mil lion (F)years,

that (A)lived on through all the (Dm)tears, (F)it came in (Bdim)Xan a du.

A mil lion (Am)lights are danc ing and (Bb)there you are, a (Bbm)shoot ing star.

An ev er (Am)last ing world and you’re (Bb)here with me e (Bbm)ter nal ly.

(F)Xan a du,

(G)Xan a du,

now we are (Bbm)here in Xan a (F)du.

(F)Xan a du,

(G)Xan a du,

now we are (Bbm)here in Xan a (F)du.

Xan a du, your (C)ne on lights will shine

for (C7)you, Xan a du.

The Now that I’m (G)here, now that you’re (Bbm)near

in (F)Xan (C)a (F)du.

Now that I’m (G)here, now that you’re (Bbm)near

in (F)Xan

(Am)a

(C)du.

Xan a (Db)du.

Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John

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

About “Xanadu”

What key is "Xanadu" in?: "Xanadu" by Olivia Newton-John is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Xanadu" 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 "Xanadu" 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 "Xanadu" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Olivia Newton-John can I play here?: Try "I HONESTLY LOVE YOU", "XANADU", "PHYSICAL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.