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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"China Grove" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "China Grove"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "China Grove". Key of E, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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