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If you’re (C)go ing
to (G)San Fran (D)cis co.
Be sure to (C)wear
some (G)flow ers in your hair.
If you’re (G)go in’
(Bm7)to (C)San Fran (G)cis co.
(G6)You’re gon na (Bm)meet
some (Em7)gen tle peo (G)ple (D)there.
For those who (C)come
to (G)San Fran (D)cis co,
sum mer (C)time
will (G)be a love in there.
In the (G)streets
(Bm7)of (C)San Fran (G)cis co,
(G6)gen tle (Bm)peo ple
with (Em7)flow ers in their (D)hair.
All a cross the na tion,
such a strong vi bra tion:
Peo ple in mo tion.
There’s a whole gen er a tion
with a new ex pla na tion.
Peo ple in mo tion.
Peo ple in mo tion.
(G)there.
If (E7)you (A)come
(C#m7)to (D)San Fran (A)cis co,
(A6)sum mer (C#m)time
will (F#m7)be a love in (A)there.
San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)" by Scott McKenzie as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)" by Scott McKenzie in?
- The backing track is in E at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)"?
- "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)" was originally performed by Scott McKenzie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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