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Ponyo Theme


The "Ponyo Theme" is an enchanting composition featured in the animated film "Ponyo," directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli. The original key signature of the melody is in D major. The music for the film was composed by Joe Hisaishi, a renowned Japanese composer known for his collaborations with Studio Ghibli. The melody captures the whimsical and magical atmosphere of the movie, reflecting the story of Ponyo, a young fish who dreams of becoming human. Hisaishi's score beautifully accompanies the film's visuals, enhancing the emotional depth of the narrative. The "Ponyo Theme" is characterized by its light and playful melody, evoking a sense of wonder and adventure.

Ponyo Theme - Ponyo

c .. c c c ..
c c c c d c c d# c e


c . a f .. c c c d f a# d c ..
a a# g g a# a f
a g d e f g
c . a f .. c c c d f a# d c ..
a a# g g a# a f
a g e f

f c f g . a g . c g a .
a f f a a# c d . c a . f d g ..
f . c f g . a g . c g a .
a f f a a# c d . c a c f .

g g g g . f g a ... c ...
g g a g e . c# c . a
g . f . f f . f d c
d . d d . d c a#
a . a# . c ..
f . f . g . a . g ..


c f f g g a a a#
c . a f .. c c c d f a# d c ..
a a# g g a# a g
a g d e f g
c . a f .. c c c d f a# d c ..
a a# g g a# a f
a g e f