California Sun

by The Rivieras
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Lyrics

I’m (C)go in’ out West y where (F)I be long,

where the days i are nia short and the (C)nights ly are long.

Well, they (C)walk and I (F)walk,

they (C)twist and I’ll (F)twist.

They (C)shim and I’ll (F)shim,

they (C)fly and I’ll (F)fly.

Well, they’re (C)out there (Bb7)hav ing (A7)fun,

in the (D7)warm Cal i (G7)for nia sun.

I’m (C)go in’ out West, y out (F)on the coast,

where the Cal ty for tle girls are the (C)real er the most.

Well, they (C)walk and I (F)walk,

they (C)twist and I’ll (F)twist.

They (C)shim and I’ll (F)shim,

they (C)fly and I’ll (F)fly.

Well, they’re (C)out there (Bb7)hav ing (A7)fun,

in the (D7)warm Cal i (G7)for nia sun.

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California Sun — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "California Sun" 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 C, 144 BPM.

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About “California Sun”

Can I play "California Sun" 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 Sun" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "California Sun" by The Rivieras played in?
California Sun 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 Sun"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "California Sun" 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 Sun"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "California Sun"?
"California Sun" was originally performed by The Rivieras. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "California Sun"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A7, Bb7, C, D7, F, G7.
Can a complete beginner play "California Sun"?
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 Sun" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "California Sun"?
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 Sun" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.