Other arrangements of California Dreamin'
Pick a learning view.
All the leaves are (Am)brown,
and the (G)sky is grey.
(F)I’ve been for a (C)walk
on a (F6)win ter’s day.
I’d be safe and (G)warm, her
if I (G)was in L.
A.
Ca li for nia (Am)dream in’
on (G)such a win ter’s (Bm7)day.
Stopped in to a (Am)church,
I passed a (G)long the (Bm7)way.
Oh, I (F)got down on my (C)knees,
and I pre (F)tend to pray.
You know the preach er likes the (Am)cold,
he knows (G)I’m gon na (Bm7)stay.
Ca li for nia (Am)dream in’
on (G)such a win ter’s (Bm7)day.
All the leaves are On (G)such a win ter’s (G)day.
(Ca li for nia dream in’) On such a win ter’s (G)day.
(Ca li for nia dream in’) On such a win ter’s (Fmaj7)day.
California Dreamin' — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & The Papas: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “California Dreamin'”
- What key is "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & The Papas played in?
- California Dreamin' 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 "California Dreamin'"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "California Dreamin'" 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 "California Dreamin'"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "California Dreamin'"?
- "California Dreamin'" was originally performed by The Mamas & The Papas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "California Dreamin'"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Bm7, C, E, E7, F, F6, Fmaj7, +1 more.
- What other songs by The Mamas & The Papas can I play here?
- Try "WORDS OF LOVE", "MONDAY, MONDAY", "CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "California Dreamin'" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & The Papas. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "California Dreamin'" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "California Dreamin'" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.