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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "California Sun" by The Rivieras 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 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”
- Can I learn "California Sun" 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 Sun" with hands-separate practice in C at 144 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "California Sun"?
- 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 Sun" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "California Sun"?
- 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 Sun" is in the key of C at 144 BPM.