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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "California King Bed" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 85 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “California King Bed”
- Can I play "California King Bed" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "California King Bed" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "California King Bed" by Rihanna played in?
- California King Bed 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 King Bed"?
- The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "California King Bed" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "California King Bed"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "California King Bed"?
- "California King Bed" was originally performed by Rihanna. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "California King Bed"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Csus2, D, Em, G.
- What other songs by Rihanna can I play here?
- Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "California King Bed"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "California King Bed" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "California King Bed"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "California King Bed" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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