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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "California Sun" by The Rivieras: 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, 144 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 Sun”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "California Sun" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "California Sun" by The Rivieras. 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 Sun" 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 Sun" 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.