Piano chords · Dreamy ballad
How to play Arrivederci Roma on piano
Written by Carl Sigman, Ranucci Renato & others
- G major
- 2/2
- 120 BPM
- ii–V7–ii–V7 loop
- 1954
- Easy
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Learn Arrivederci Roma in 5 steps
The chords first, then one hand at a time. Each step plays in the player above.
- 1
Chords: Am – D7 – Am – D7
How it goes
Arrivederci Roma sits in G major: G is home, where the song ends. It goes round 4 chords: Am is A, C and E; D7 is D, F#, A and C. Play each one as a block with your right hand until the changes feel easy.
AmiiD7V7AmiiD7V7- AmA · C · E
- D7D · F# · A · C
- 2
Left hand: Island zigzag
How it goes
A jump up, then down past the start, in the three-three-two rhythm. Musicians call it broken chord 8-12-5 (broken chord), an easy pattern heard in 302 songs of the library.
- 3
Right hand: Bouncy bells
How it goes
A high bell note, then chords bouncing on every “and”. It moves with the chords, so it fits every bar of the loop.
- 4
Both hands at 120 BPM
How it goes
Put the two hands together over the loop. Start at half speed with the player's speed control, and bring it up once every change is easy.
- 5
Ending: G – Cm – G
How it goes
The last chords are I – iv – I, then one chord rolled from the bottom up, left to ring.
GCmG- GG · B · D
- CmC · Eb · G
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Questions about Arrivederci Roma
What chords are in Arrivederci Roma?
The loop is Am – D7 – Am – D7 (ii – V7 – ii – V7) in G major, and the song ends on G – Cm – G.
What key is Arrivederci Roma in?
G major, at about 120 beats a minute in 2/2.
What does the left hand play in Arrivederci Roma?
Island zigzag: broken chord 8-12-5, an easy pattern. It follows the chords, so the same shape works for every bar.
Is Arrivederci Roma easy to play on piano?
Yes. Both hands play easy patterns over 4 chords. Learn the chords first, then add one hand at a time.
Made from 2 arrangements of this song: the left and right hands are the patterns these scores repeat most.