Other arrangements of California Nights
Pick a learning view.
A long the sand,
let’s walk the shores to (Am)geth er now.
Yes, hand in hand,
it’s gon na be fair (Am)weath er now.
(Em)When the (Am)stars come out, (Dm7)stop to (G)count them in the (C)sky.
(Fm)Love
Cal i for nia nights,
when I’m walk ing with (E)you
hand in hand by the (C)shore.
(Fm)Yes, (C7)I (Fm)love
Cal i for nia nights,
at the beach where we’d (E)swim
with the tide roll ing (C)in.
And there we’ll be,
be neath the mid night (Am)sky a bove.
Just you and me,
and we will whis per (Am)words of love (Em)while the (Am)fi re light (Dm7)soft ly (G)flick ers in the (C)sand.
(Fm)Warm
Cal i for nia nights,
with the breeze blow ing (E)in,
time for love to be (C)gin.
(Fm)I (C7)would (Fm)miss
Cal i for nia nights,
if I went on my (E)way.
Think in’ now that I’ll (C)stay.
Ooh, ba by.
Love you, ba by.
Mm, ba by.
(Fm)Love
Cal i for nia nights,
al ways close as a kiss.
Noth ing’s sweet er than (C)this.
(Fm)And (C7)we’ll (Fm)spend
Cal i for nia nights,
al ways close as a kiss.
Noth ing’s sweet er than (C)this.
(Fm)And (C7)we’ll
California Nights — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "California Nights" by Lesley Gore: 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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “California Nights”
- What key is "California Nights" by Lesley Gore played in?
- California Nights is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "California Nights"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "California Nights" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "California Nights"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "California Nights"?
- "California Nights" was originally performed by Lesley Gore. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "California Nights"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am, C, C7, Cmaj7, Ddim, Dm, Dm7, E, +4 more.
- What other songs by Lesley Gore can I play here?
- Try "JUDY'S TURN TO CRY", "IT'S MY PARTY", "It's My Party". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "California Nights" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "California Nights" by Lesley Gore. 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 Nights" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 Nights" 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.