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(Ab)I nev er came to the beach, or stood by the o
cean.
(Cm)I nev er sat by the (Db)shore, un der the (Cm)sun with my feet in the (Db)sand, but you brought me here,
and I’m hap py that you did,
’cause now I’m as free
as birds catch ing the wind.
(Ab)I al ways thought I would sink, so I nev er swam.
I (Cm)nev er went boat ing, don’t get (Db)how they are float ing, and (Cm)some times I get so (Db)scared of what I can’t un der stand.
But here I (Ab)am,
next to (Fm)you,
the sky is (Ab)more blue
in Ma li bu.
Next to (Ab)you
in Ma li bu,
next to (Ab)you.
(Ab)We watch the sun go down as we’re walk
ing.
I’d spend the rest of my life just stand ing here talk
ing.
You ex plain the cur rent as I just smile,
(Cm)hop ing that you’ll stay the (Db)same and noth ing will (Cm)change, and it ’ll be (Db)us, just for a (Ab)while.
Do we e ven ex ist?
That’s when I make the wish
to swim a way with the fish.
Is it s’posed to be this hot all sum mer long?
(Cm)I nev er would have be (Db)lieved you if three years a (Cm)go, you told me I’d be (Db)here wri ting this song.
But here I am,
next to (Fm)you,
the sky is (Ab)so blue
in Ma li bu.
Next to (Ab)you
in Ma li bu,
next to (Ab)you.
(Ab)Ah,
ah.
(Fm)Ah,
ah,
ah.
Next to (Fm)you,
the sky is (Ab)so blue
in Ma li bu,
next to (Ab)you.
(Ab)We are just like the waves that flow back and forth.
(Ab)Some times I feel like I’m drown ing and you’re there to save me, and I want to thank you with all of my heart.
It’s a brand new start,
a dream come true
in Ma li bu.
Malibu — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Malibu" 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 Ab, 140 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Malibu”
- Can I play "Malibu" 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 "Malibu" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Malibu" by Miley Cyrus played in?
- Malibu is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Malibu"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Malibu" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Malibu"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Malibu"?
- "Malibu" was originally performed by Miley Cyrus. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Miley Cyrus can I play here?
- Try "I THOUGHT I LOST YOU", "7 THINGS", "THESE FOUR WALLS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Malibu"?
- 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. "Malibu" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Malibu"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Malibu" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.