What key is "You Can Do Magic" in?

"You Can Do Magic" by America is in the key of E with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "You Can Do 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 "You Can Do 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.

What chords are used in "You Can Do Magic"?

This arrangement of "You Can Do Magic" uses 7 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D, E, Em.

How long does it take to learn "You Can Do Magic" on piano?

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

What other songs by America can I play here?

Try "VENTURA HIGHWAY", "SISTER GOLDEN HAIR", "DAISY JANE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I (Em)nev er be (Bm7)lieved in things (D)that I could n’t see.

I said (Bm7)if I can’t feel it, (D)then how can it be?

(Bm7)No, no mag ic (D)could hap pen to me.

And then I (C)saw (D)you.

I (Em)could n’t be (Bm7)lieve it.

You took (D)my heart, I (Em)could n’t re (Bm7)trieve it.

Said to (D)my self, What’s it (Em)all a (Bm7)bout?

Now I know there can (D)be no doubt.

(Bm7)You can do (Em)mag (Bm7)ic.

(D)You can have (Em)an y (Bm7)thing that (Cmaj7)you de (D)sire.

(Em)Mag (Bm7)ic,

(D)and you know (Em)you’re the (Bm7)one who can put (Cmaj7)out the (D)fire.

You (Bm7)know darn well, when (D)you cast your (Em)spell, you (Bm7)will get your way.

When (D)you hyp no (Em)tize (Bm7)with your eyes, (D)a heart of (Em)stone can (Bm7)turn to clay.

(Em)Doo doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo dit.

Doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo.

(Em)Doo doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo dit.

Doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo.

(Em)nev er And (Bm7)when the rain (D)is beat ing up on I the (Bm7)win I dow pane, it, (D)then and when the night (Bm7)it so cold, ic (D)could when I can’t me.

And then a (C)gain (D)you to (Em)me.

n’t be (Bm7)lieve it.

I hold (D)you tight, the (Em)rain n’t dis (Bm7)ap it.

Said Who (D)my would be lieve (Em)it?

a (Bm7)bout?

With a word there you (D)dry my tears.

(Bm7)You can do (Em)mag (Bm7)ic.

(D)You can have (Em)an y (Bm7)thing that (Cmaj7)you de (D)sire.

(Em)Mag (Bm7)ic,

(D)and you know (Em)you’re the (Bm7)one who can put (Cmaj7)out the (D)fire.

You (Bm7)know darn well, when (D)you cast your (Em)spell, you (Bm7)will get your way.

When (D)you hyp no (Em)tize (Bm7)with your eyes, (D)a heart of (Em)stone can (Bm7)turn to clay.

(Em)Doo doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo dit.

Doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo.

(Em)Doo doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo dit.

Doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo.

And if I want ed to,

(Bm7)I could nev er be free.

I (Am7)nev er be lieved it was (Bm7)true,

but (C)now it’s so clear to (D)me.

(Bm7)You can do (Em)Doo doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo dit.

Doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo.

(Em)Doo doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo dit.

(Em)(You’re the (Bm7)one who can put (Cmaj7)out the (D)fire.) (Em)Doo doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo dit.

(Em)(You’re the (Bm7)one who can put (Cmaj7)out the (D)fire.) (Em)You’re the (Bm7)one who can put (Cmaj7)out the (D)fire.

You Can Do Magic by America

3 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “You Can Do Magic”

What key is "You Can Do Magic" in?: "You Can Do Magic" by America is in the key of E with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "You Can Do 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 "You Can Do 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.
What chords are used in "You Can Do Magic"?: This arrangement of "You Can Do Magic" uses 7 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D, E, Em.
How long does it take to learn "You Can Do Magic" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by America can I play here?: Try "VENTURA HIGHWAY", "SISTER GOLDEN HAIR", "DAISY JANE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.