Surfin' U.s.a.

· by The Beach Boys

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(CN.C.)If ev ’ry bod y had an (G7)o route cean

a cross the U.

S.

A.,

then ev ’ry bod y’d be (G7)surf in’

like Cal i for ni a.

You’d see them wear in’ their (F)bag gies,

huar a chi san dals, to too.

A bush y, bush y blonde (G7)hair do,

surf in’ U.

S.

A.

You’ll catch ’em surf in’ at (G7)Del Mar,

Ven tu ra Coun ty Line,

San ta Cruz fre and (G7)Tres sels,

Aus tra lia’s Nar a bine.

All o ver Man (F)hat tan

and down Do he ny way.

Ev ’ry bod y’s gone (G7)surf in’,

surf in’ U.

S.

A.

We’ll all be plan nin’ out a (G7)o route cean

we’re gon na take real soon.

We’re wax in’ down y’d our (G7)surf boards,

we can’t i wait for June.

We’ll all be gone for the (F)sum mer,

we’re on sa fa ri to stay.

Tell the teach bush er we’re (G7)surf in’,

surf in’ U.

S.

A.

At Hag gar ty’s in’ and (G7)Swam i’s,

Pa cif ic Pal i sades,

San O no fre and (G7)Sun set,

Re don do Beach, L.

A.

All o ver La (F)Jol la,

at Wai a me a Bay.

Ev ’ry bod y’s gone (G7)surf in’,

surf in’ U.

S.

A.

We’ll all be plan nin’ out a

Surfin' U.s.a. by The Beach Boys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Surfin' U.s.a.” by The Beach Boys 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 C at 130 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 "Surfin' U.s.a." 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 "Surfin' U.s.a."?: 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.
How many chords does "Surfin' U.s.a." use?: Just 3 chords: C, F, G7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other The Beach Boys songs work for kids?: Try "GOOD VIBRATIONS", "PET SOUNDS", "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.