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 (Am)warm, her
if I (G)was in L.
A.
Cal i 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.
Cal i 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.
(Cal i for nia dream in’) on such a win ter’s (G)day.
(Cal i for nia dream in’) on such a win ter’s (Fmaj7)day.
California Dreamin' by The Mamas & The Papas
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 125 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “California Dreamin'”
- What key is "California Dreamin'" in?
- "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & The Papas is in the key of A with a tempo of 125 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "California Dreamin'" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "California Dreamin'" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "California Dreamin'"?
- This arrangement of "California Dreamin'" uses 10 chords: Am, Bm7, C, Dm6, E, E7, F, F6, +2 more.
- How long does it take to learn "California Dreamin'" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Mamas & The Papas can I play here?
- Try "WORDS OF LOVE", "MONDAY, MONDAY", "California Dreamin'". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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