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Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "China Grove" by The Doobie Brothers: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "China Grove" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "China Grove" by The Doobie Brothers. 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 "China Grove" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "China Grove" 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.