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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"California, Here I Come" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “California, Here I Come”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "California, Here I Come"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "California, Here I Come". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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