What key is "California King Bed" in?

"California King Bed" by Rihanna is in the key of G with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "California King Bed" 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 King Bed" 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 King Bed"?

This arrangement of "California King Bed" uses 6 chords: Am, C, Csus2, D, Em, G.

How long does it take to learn "California King Bed" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Rihanna can I play here?

Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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 just like the (G)in side of a (D)rose.

these

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 drawn and a (G)lit tle last night (D)on these

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.

California King Bed by Rihanna

2 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “California King Bed”

What key is "California King Bed" in?: "California King Bed" by Rihanna is in the key of G with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "California King Bed" 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 King Bed" 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 King Bed"?: This arrangement of "California King Bed" uses 6 chords: Am, C, Csus2, D, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "California King Bed" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Rihanna can I play here?: Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.