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Easy piano · 7 keys

Bella Ciao

Italian folk song · 36 s · 80 notes · public domain
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Una mattina mi son svegliato,

The interactive lesson needs JavaScript. Meanwhile, here is the whole song in numbers.

Bella Ciao piano notes: E A B C A E A B C A · E A B C B A C B A E E E · E D E F F F E D F E …

The number sheet

The whole song, in numbers. Print it, or put it on your piano.

1EU2Ana3Bmat4Cti2Ana1Emi2Ason3Bsve4Cglia2Ato,
1Eo2Abel3Bla4Cciao,3Bbel2Ala4Cciao,3Bbel2Ala6Eciao6Eciao6Eciao !
6EU5Dna6Emat7Fti7Fna7Fmi6Eson5Dsve7Fglia6Eto
6Ee5Dho4Ctro3Bva6Eto4Cl'in3Bva2Asor.
1EO2Apar3Bti4Cgia2Ano,1Epor2Ata3Bmi4Cvi2Aa,
1Eo2Abel3Bla4Cciao,3Bbel2Ala4Cciao,3Bbel2Ala6Eciao6Eciao6Eciao !
6EO5Dpar6Eti7Fgia7Fno,7Fpor6Eta5Dmi7Fvi6Ea,
6Eché5Dmi4Csen3Bto6Edi4Cmo3B·2Arir.

How to play Bella Ciao on the piano

An Italian folk song, sung by the partisans of the Italian resistance during the Second World War, and heard all over the world again thanks to the series Money Heist (La Casa de Papel).

This easy version uses 7 white keys and the right hand only: 80 notes, about 36 seconds at 120 BPM in 4/4 time. The words are in Italian.

  1. Find key 1: E4 (above middle C). The other numbers go up from there, one white key each.
  2. Press ▶ Listen to hear the song while the numbers light up.
  3. Press 🎹 Play it and play the numbers in order; an arrow shows the next key, and the lesson waits for you.
  4. Finish the song for up to three stars — fewer mistakes, more stars.

The keys

NumberNoteKeyWhere
1EE4above middle C
2AA4above middle C
3BB4above middle C
4CC5above middle C
5DD5above middle C
6EE5above middle C
7FF5above middle C

Bella Ciao in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

E A B C A E A B C A
Una mattina mi son svegliato,

E A B C B A C B A E E E
o bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao !

E D E F F F E D F E
Una mattina mi son svegliato

E D C B E C B A
e ho trovato l'invasor.

E A B C A E A B C A
O partigiano, portami via,

E A B C B A C B A E E E
o bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao !

E D E F F F E D F E
O partigiano, portami via,

E D C B E C B A
ché mi sento di morir.

Questions

How many keys do I need for Bella Ciao?

7 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = E, 2 = A, 3 = B, 4 = C, 5 = D, 6 = E, 7 = F.

What are the first notes of Bella Ciao?

In numbers: 1 2 3 4 2 1 2 3 4 2. In letter notes: E A B C A E A B C A.

Is Bella Ciao free to play and share?

Yes. Bella Ciao is in the public domain (Italian folk song). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.

Can I play it without a piano?

Yes: tap the keys on the page on a phone or tablet, or press the numbers 1–7 on a computer keyboard. The lesson waits for the right key and shows the next one.

How long does it take to learn?

The whole song lasts 36 seconds at 120 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.

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