Other arrangements of Malibu
Pick a learning view.
(C)I nev er came to the beach, or stood by the o
cean.
(Em)I nev er sat by the (F)shore, un der the (Em)sun with my feet in the (F)sand, but you brought me here,
and Iβm hap py that you did,
βcause now Iβm as free
as birds catch ing the wind.
(C)I al ways thought I would sink, so I nev er swam.
I (Em)nev er went boat ing, donβt get (F)how they are float ing, and (Em)some times I get so (F)scared of what I canβt un der stand.
But here I am,
next to you.
The sky is more blue
in Ma li bu,
next to you
in Ma li bu,
next to (C)you
in Ma li bu.
Malibu β Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Malibu" by Miley Cyrus: 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 C, 140 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About βMalibuβ
- What key is "Malibu" by Miley Cyrus played in?
- Malibu is arranged in the key of C 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?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Malibu"?
- Yes β 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 chords are used in "Malibu"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Csus4, Dm, Em, F.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Malibu" with lyrics?
- Yes β this is a free karaoke slide for "Malibu" by Miley Cyrus. 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 β 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 "Malibu" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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) β the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Malibu" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes β 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.


