Surf City

by Jan & Dean

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Lyrics

(E)Two girls for ev (F#7)’ry (Eb)boy!

I bought a (Ab)thir ty roll four the wag on and we (Fm)call it a wood go y.

Surf Cit y, here we come!

You know it’s not ver y cher ry as an (Fm)old ie, but a good ie.

Surf Cit y, here we come!

There’s Well, it (Db)ain’t got a back seat or a (Bbm)rear win the dow, and (Gb)but it got still ta gets me where I (Eb)wan na go.

And I’m (Ab)goin’ to Surf Cit y ’cause it’s two to one.

You know I’m goin’ to Surf Cit y, gon na have some fun.

Yeah, I’m (Db)goin’ to Surf Cit y ’cause it’s two to one.

You know I’m (Ab)goin’ to Surf Cit y, gon na have some fun.

(E)Two girls for ev (F#7)’ry (Eb)boy!

They say they (Ab)nev er roll breaks the streets up ’cause there’s (Fm)al ways some thing go ing.

Surf Cit y, here we come!

I’ll They’re my ei ther out surf in’ or they (Fm)got a par ty go in’.

Surf Cit y, here we come!

There’s When I (Db)two swing in’ hon eys for be (Bbm)ev ’ry the guy and (Gb)all you out still the do ties is just (Eb)wink your eye.

And I’m (Ab)goin’ to Surf Cit y ’cause it’s two to one.

You know I’m goin’ to Surf Cit y, gon na have some fun.

Yeah, I’m (Db)goin’ to Surf Cit y ’cause it’s two to one.

You know I’m (Ab)goin’ to Surf Cit y, gon na have some fun.

(E)Two girls for ev (F#7)’ry (Eb)boy!

And if my (C)two girls for (F)ev (G7)’ry (C)boy!

Surf City by Jan & Dean — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Surf City” by Jan & Dean in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Db at 136 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Surf City" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Surf City"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.