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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "California King Bed" by Rihanna: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "California King Bed" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "California King Bed" by Rihanna. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "California King Bed" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "California King Bed" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.