West Coast

by Imagine Dragons

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Lyrics

One more (Am)day

we’ll (F)spend to (C)geth er.

Lay your (Am)eyes, look up up on me (F)for the (C)bet ter.

Oh, I (Am)know

I’m (F)worse for (C)weath er.

But, my (Am)love, I won’t (G)give (C)up.

Spend my (Am)days

curs (F)in’ my (C)soul.

Wish ing (Am)I could paint my scars and (F)make me (C)whole.

Oh, I (Am)know

I (F)could be (C)bet ter.

But, my (Am)love, I won’t (G)give (C)up.

I ain’t no su per man, I ain’t no Ho ly Ghost.

I’m just the one who keeps you up at night you love the most.

I’ll be your strong man.

I’ll be your west coast.

I’ll be the sun, I’ll be the waves, I’ll be the one you love the most.

Hey, hey, hey.

Oh,

I’ll be, I’ll (G)be, I’ll be, I’ll be, I’ll be your (Am)west coast, hon ey.

Hey, hey, hey, oh,

I’ll be, I’ll (G)be, I’ll be, I’ll be, I’ll be your (Am)west coast, hon ey.

Ooh,

ooh,

ooh,

ooh.

I’ll change my (Am)ways

if (F)you would stay.

And all your (Am)tears that you have cried would (F)go a (C)way.

Oh, just (Am)grant

me (F)one more (C)day.

Oh, my (Am)love, please don’t (G)give (C)up.

See the (Am)dev

il (F)at my (C)door.

I see the (Am)fu ture of the ones that (F)I’ve ig (C)nored.

I guess I’s (Am)born

to (F)be at war.

And, my (Am)love, I won’t (G)give up.

So, my (Am)love, please don’t (G)give (C)up.

(Am)west coast, hon ey.

Hey, hey, hey, oh,

I’ll be, I’ll (G)be, I’ll be, I’ll be, I’ll be your (Am)west coast, hon ey.

Hey, hey, hey, oh,

I’ll be, I’ll (G)be, I’ll be, I’ll be, I’ll be your (Am)west coast, hon ey.

West Coast by Imagine Dragons — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “West Coast by Imagine Dragons 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 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 "West Coast" 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 "West Coast"?
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.