California Nights

by Lesley Gore
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"California Nights" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “California Nights

Where are the chord symbols for "California Nights" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "California Nights" is in C.
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.
Does "California Nights" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "California Nights" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "California Nights"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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