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(Em)When the (Em)win try (Em7)winds are (A7)blow ing (Am7)and the (Em)snow is (C7)start ing (B7)in to (Em)fall,
then
my (Em)eyes
turn (Em7)west
ward, (A7)know ing (Am7)that’s the (Em)place
I (C7)love the (B7)best of (Em)all.
Cal
i (G)for
(G7)nia, (F)I’ve (C)been blue,
(G7)since
(G11)I’ve
(G)been
(G7)a
(F)way (C)from
(B7)you.
(Em)I
can’t
(Em)wait
’til
(Em7)I
get
(A7)go ing.
(Am7)E ven (Em)now
I’m
(C7)start ing (B7)in to (Em)call,
(G7)oh,
(C)Cal
i
(C)for
nia,
(F)here I
come,
(G7)right
(Dm7)back
(A#dim7)where
(G7)I
(C)start ed
from,
where bow ers
of flow ers (G7)bloom in (G7)the sun.
Each morn ing,
at dawn ing, (G7)bird (CN.C.)ies sing and ev ’ry thing.
A (C)sun kissed
(C)miss said,
(F)“Don’t be
late.”
(G7)That’s (Dm7)why
(A#dim7)I (G7)can
(Em7)hard ly
(A7)wait.
(Dm)O (A7)pen
(Dm)up (F#dim)that
(C)Gold (E7)en
(Am)Gate;
Cal i (D7)for nia,
(F)here (G7)I
(C)come!
(C)Cal i
(C)for nia,
(F)here I
come,
(G7)right (Dm7)back
(A#dim7)where (G7)I
(C)start ed
from,
where bow ers of flow ers (G7)bloom in (G7)the sun.
Each morn ing, at dawn ing, (G7)bird (CN.C.)ies sing and ev ’ry thing.
A (C)sun kissed
(C)miss said,
(F)“Don’t be
late.”
(G7)That’s (Dm7)why
(A#dim7)I (G7)can
(Em7)hard ly
(A7)wait.
(Dm)O (A7)pen
(Dm)up (F#dim)that
(C)Gold (E7)en
(Am)Gate;
Cal i (D7)for nia,
(F)here (G7)I
(C)come!
(C)come!
California, Here I Come — Piano Lead Sheet
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"California, Here I Come" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.
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About “California, Here I Come”
- Where are the chord symbols for "California, Here I Come" 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, Here I Come" is in G.
- What key is "California, Here I Come" by Al Jolson played in?
- California, Here I Come is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "California, Here I Come"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "California, Here I Come" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "California, Here I Come"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "California, Here I Come"?
- "California, Here I Come" was originally performed by Al Jolson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "California, Here I Come"?
- This arrangement uses 25 chords: A#dim7, A7, Am, Am7, B7, C, C7, Caug, +17 more.
- What other songs by Al Jolson can I play here?
- Try "I'M SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "ANNIVERSARY SONG", "MY MAMMY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "California, Here I Come" 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, Here I Come" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "California, Here I Come"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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