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(C)Twen ty six (Am)miles a (Dm7)cross the sea
(C)San ta Cat a (Am)li na is a (Dm7)wait in’ for me,
(C)San ta Cat a (Am)li na, the (Dm7)is land of ro mance, ro mance, ro mance, ro mance.
(C)Wa ter all a (Am)round it (Dm7)ev ’ry where,
(C)trop i cal (Am)trees and the (Dm7)salt y air; but for (C)me the (Am)thing that’s a (Dm7)wait in’ there’s ro mance.
It (G)seems i so dis tant, (C)twen ty six miles a way, (Dm)rest in’ in the (G)wa ter se rene.
I’d I (F)work for an y one, (C)e ven the Na vy, who would (D7)float me to my is land (G)dream.
(Am)Twen ty six o miles, ters so a (G)near y yet far.
I’d (C)swim with just some (Am)wa ter wings and (Dm7)my gui tar.
I can (C)leave the (Am)wings but I’ll (Dm7)need the gui tar for ro mance, ro mance, ro mance, ro mance.
(C)Twen ty six (Am)miles a (Dm7)cross the sea
(C)San ta Cat a (Am)li na is a (Dm7)wait in’ for me,
(C)San ta Cat a (Am)li na, the (Dm7)is land of ro mance,
A (G)trop i cal heav en (C)out in the o a cean (Dm)cov ered with the (G)trees ter and girls.
If I (F)have to swim I’d (C)do it for ev er till I’m (D7)gaz in’ on those is land (G)pearls.
(Am)For ty kil o me ters in a (G)leak y old boat, I’d (C)an y old some (Am)thing ter that ’ll (Dm7)stay a float.
When can (C)we ar (Am)rive we’ll I’ll (Dm7)all the pro mote ro mance, ro mance, ro mance, ro mance.
ty six (Am)miles a (Dm7)cross the sea
(C)San ta Cat a (Am)li na is a (Dm7)wait in’ for me,
(C)San ta Cat a (Am)li na, the (Dm7)is land of ro mance,
A ro mance, ro mance, ro mance.
Ro mance, ro mance, ro mance, ro mance, ro mance.
26 Miles (Santa Catalina) — Piano Lead Sheet
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"26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 104 BPM.
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About “26 Miles (Santa Catalina)”
- Where are the chord symbols for "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" is in C.
- What key is "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" by Four Preps played in?
- 26 Miles (Santa Catalina) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)"?
- The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)"?
- "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" was originally performed by Four Preps. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Four Preps can I play here?
- Try "26 MILES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" is in the key of C at 104 BPM.
- What chords are in "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.