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Interactive piano tutorial for "Butterfly" by Charlie Gracie, in E major at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Butterfly by Charlie Gracie
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Butterfly" by Charlie Gracie, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · jazz · swing
Moodplayful · energetic · groovy
Signatureclassic swing blues with a jazzy twist
E major
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E
A
C
B7
A7
E♭dim7
F♯7
E7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
syncopated rhythm guitar providing the swing feel
vocals
male lead voice with a smooth, slightly raspy timbre, delivering the lyrics in a conversational, bluesy style
upright bass
walking bassline that anchors the groove
drums
steady swing ride cymbal pattern with light snare accents
brass section
bright trumpet and trombone lines that punctuate phrases and add melodic fills
piano
comping chords and occasional melodic riffs that reinforce the swing rhythm
Album & artist
ALBUM

Rockin' Italy (1991)

A studio album recorded in Italy with backing group The Jumpin' Shoes, a band of Italian rockabilly musicians. It captures Gracie doing what he did throughout his career, playing straight-ahead rock and roll with a tight, enthusiastic band behind him.

All of Rockin' Italy
Artist

Charlie Gracie

Charlie Gracie (1936-2022) was a rock and roll singer and guitarist from South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Sicilian roots. He came up in the early rock and roll era of the 1950s, scoring his biggest hit with 'Butterfly' in 1957 alongside several other charted singles that year. He continued performing and recording for decades, building a devoted audience in Europe as well as in the United States.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Butterfly" in?

"Butterfly" by Charlie Gracie is in E major.

What is the tempo of "Butterfly"?

"Butterfly" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Butterfly"?

The core progression is E, A, C, B7, A7, and E♭dim7, built around the E major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Butterfly"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, upright bass, drums, brass section, piano, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Butterfly"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Butterfly" by Charlie Gracie into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Butterfly" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Butterfly" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 130 BPM in E major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Butterfly" on?

"Butterfly" appears on Rockin' Italy (1991).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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