Learn "CALIFORNIA KING BED" by Rihanna on Piano

Master "CALIFORNIA KING BED" by Rihanna with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of G at 85 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 85 BPM.

Lyrics

Chest to (Csus2)chest. Nose to (Csus2)nose. Palm to (Csus2)palm, we were (G)al ways just (D)that close. Wrist to (Csus2)wrist. Toe to (Csus2)toe. Lips that (Csus2)felt tains just like the (G)in side of a (D)rose. these sheets. So, (Em)how come when (C)I reach out my fin gers it (Em)feels like more (C)than dis tance be tween us? In this (G)Cal i for nia king bed we’re ten (Em)thou sand miles a part. I’ve been (G)Cal i for nia wish in’ on these stars for your heart for me my Cal i for nia king. Eye to (Csus2)eye. Cheek to (Csus2)cheek. Side by (Csus2)side. You were (G)sleep in’ next (D)to me. Arm in (Csus2)arm. Dusk to (Csus2)dawn. With the (Csus2)cur tains drawn and a (G)lit tle last night (D)on these sheets. So, (Em)how come when (C)I reach out my fin gers it (Em)feels like more (C)than dis tance be tween us? In this (G)Cal i for nia king bed we’re ten (Em)thou sand miles a part. I’ve been (G)Cal i for nia wish in’ on these stars for your heart for me my Cal i for nia king. (G)Just when I felt like giv in’ up on us, you turn a round and give me one last touch. That made (Csus2)ev ’ry thing feel bet ter and ev en then (D)my eyes got wet ter. (C)So con fused when I asked you if you love me but I don’t wan na seem so weak. (D)May be (G)I’ve been (Am)Cal i (G)for nia dream ing. In this my Cal i for nia king. My Cal i for nia king. In this (G)Cal i for nia king bed we’re ten (Em)thou sand miles a part. I’ve been (G)Cal i for nia wish in’ on these stars for your heart for me my Cal i for nia king.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
G
Tempo
85 BPM
Difficulty
medium
Artist
Rihanna

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How to Play "California King Bed" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
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