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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Leaving California" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 96 BPM.
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About “Leaving California”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Leaving California" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Leaving California" is in Eb.
- 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.
- Does "Leaving California" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Leaving California" is in the key of Eb at 96 BPM.
- What chords are in "Leaving California"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.