Surf's Up

· by The Beach Boys

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A dia mond neck lace played the pawn, hand in hand some drummed a long en me to a hand some man and ba ton.

A blind class ar is toc cost ra cy back through the op ’ra glass you see, the pit mut and the pen du lum drawn.

Col on (Gm7)nad ed ru ins (F)dom (C7)i (D)no.

Can vas the town and brush the (A)back drop.

Are you (D)sleep ing?

Hung vel vet o ver tak ing me, dim chan hand de lier a wak en me to a song dis solved in the dawn.

The mu sic hall is a cost ly bow, the mu sic all is lost for now to a mut and ed trum pet er swan.

Col on (Gm7)nad ed ru ins (F)dom

(C7)i (D)no.

Can vas the town and brush the (A)back drop.

Are you (D)sleep

ing?

Can vas the town and brush the (A)back

drop.

Are you (D)sleep

ing,

Broth er John?

Dove nest ed towers the hour was, (Eb)strike the street quick sil ’vry moon,

car riage a cross the fog two (Eb)step to lamp light cel lar tune.

The (Dm7)laughs come hard in (C11)auld

(C7)lang

(F)syne.

The (Dm)glass was raised, the fired rose, the (C7)full ness of the wine, the dim last (Bbm)toast (F)ing.

(Dm7)While at port a (C11)dieu

(C7)or

(F)die.

A (Dm7)choke of grief heart hard ened I be (C7)yond be lief, a bro ken man too (F)tough to cry.

(Eb)spring you gave,

I (Dbmaj7)heard the word,

won (Cm)der ful thing,

a (Fm)chil dren’s song.

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Surf's Up” 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 Bb at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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's Up" 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's Up"?: 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 "Surf's Up" use?: Just 17 chords: A, Ab, Bb, Bbm, C7, Cdom, Cm, D, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
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.