Other arrangements of Leaving California
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(Eb)You got in so late.
It’s Sun day morn ing.
(Bbsus)Said that you were leav ing, let ting (Bbsus)go of us.
Oh,
Where did we go wrong?
Oh.
yeah,
mm.
And (Eb)now you say you’re leav ing Cal i for nia, (Bbsus)got ta head back east and wan na (Bbsus)leave to night,
pack your things and go,
oh.
yeah.
But if you (Bb5)run
(Bb)a
(Eb)way,
(Ab)I
(Bb5)won’t
be
al
right.
(Eb)E ven if the sun crash es in to us, I (Fm7)won’t let go, I (Ab)won’t let go.
And (Eb)I can be your light.
Stay with me to night, I (Fm7)won’t let go, I (Ab)won’t
(Bb)let
(Eb)go.
Oh,
(Bb)oh,
oh,
(Cm7)oh,
oh,
yeah,
yeah.
Yeah.
(Eb)Pick up all the piec es, fight to hold on, (Bbsus)put them back to geth er; do it (Bbsus)all for love.
Oh,
nev er let it go.
Oh
yeah,
mm.
’Cause (Eb)I don’t need a rea son just to hold you, (Bbsus)wipe all of your tears and look you (Bbsus)in the eye.
Ba by, please don’t go,
oh,
yeah.
But if you (Bb5)run
(Bb)a
(Eb)way,
(Ab)I
(Bb5)won’t
be
al
right.
(Eb)E ven if the sun crash es in to us, I (Fm7)won’t let go, I (Ab)won’t let go.
And (Eb)I can be your light.
Stay with me to night, I (Fm7)won’t let go, I (Ab)won’t
(Bb)let
(Eb)go.
Oh,
(Bb)oh,
oh,
(Cm7)oh,
oh,
yeah,
yeah.
Yeah.
(Eb)Now you say you’re leav ing Cal i for nia.
Leaving California — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Leaving California" by Maroon 5: 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 Eb, 96 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 “Leaving California”
- What key is "Leaving California" by Maroon 5 played in?
- Leaving California is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Leaving California"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Leaving California" 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 "Leaving California"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Leaving California"?
- "Leaving California" was originally performed by Maroon 5. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Leaving California"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus4, Cm7, Eb, Fm7.
- What other songs by Maroon 5 can I play here?
- Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Leaving California" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Leaving California" by Maroon 5. 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 "Leaving California" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Leaving California" 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.