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When the (E)sun er comes the up er, on a sleep y lit tle town tion, (D)down a round (A)San An tone town.
and the folks sip are ris in’ for an oth er day ly in’, when the (D)’round a (A)bout their homes,
the (B)peo ple of the town ther’s are strange
and they’re (A)proud of where (Bb7)kins (B7)they (C7)came.
Well, you’re in’ ’bout your Chi na Grove,
oh,
Chi na Grove.
Well, the (E)sun er and the up er, on a Lord, y they’re a cau tion, (D)they are the (A)talk of the town.
And the folks sip are ris in’, and they oth ain’t day ly in’, when the (D)sun goes (A)fall in’ down.
They (B)say ple that the town ther’s in sane
and and (A)dear Mis sus (Bb7)kins (B7)a (C7)game.
We’re talk in’ ’bout your Chi na Grove,
oh,
Chi na Grove.
Well, the
But (C#m7)ev ’ry day there’s a new thing com in’, the (F#m7)ways of an O ri en tal (C#m7)view.
The sher iff and his bud dies with their sam u rai swords, (F#)you can e ven hear the (F#sus)mu sic (F#)at night.
And (C#m7)though it’s a part of the Lone Star State, (F#m7)peo ple don’t seem to care.
(A)They just keep on (Asus)look in’ (A)to the East.
(E)Talk in’ ’bout the Chi na Grove,
oh,
Chi na Grove.
China Grove — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "China Grove" 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 E, 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 “China Grove”
- Can I play "China Grove" 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 "China Grove" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "China Grove" by The Doobie Brothers played in?
- China Grove is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "China Grove"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "China Grove" 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 "China Grove"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "China Grove"?
- "China Grove" was originally performed by The Doobie Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "China Grove"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, Asus4, B, B7, Bb7, Bsus4, C, C#m, +9 more.
- What other songs by The Doobie Brothers can I play here?
- Try "WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES", "BLACK WATER", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "China Grove"?
- 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. "China Grove" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "China Grove"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "China Grove" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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