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Chest to (Csus2)chest.
Nose to (Csus2)nose.
Palm to (Csus2)palm.
We were (G5)al ways just (D)that close.
Wrist to (Csus2)wrist.
Toe to (Csus2)toe.
Lips that (Csus2)felt just like the (G5)in side of a (D)rose.
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)Ca li for nia king bed we’re ten (Em)thou sand miles a part.
I’ve been (G)Ca li for nia wish ing on these stars, for your heart for me.
My Ca li for nia King.
California King Bed — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "California King Bed" by Rihanna in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 86 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “California King Bed”
- Can I learn "California King Bed" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "California King Bed" with hands-separate practice in G at 86 BPM.
- 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 86 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "California King Bed" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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: C, Csus2, D, Em, G, Gpow.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "California King Bed"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "California King Bed" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "California King Bed"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "California King Bed" is in the key of G at 86 BPM.