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' — Piano Lead Sheet
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"California Dreamin'" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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'”
- Where are the chord symbols for "California Dreamin'" 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. "California Dreamin'" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "California Dreamin'" 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. "California Dreamin'" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "California Dreamin'"?
- 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.
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