What key is "Malibu" in?

"Malibu" by Miley Cyrus is in the key of Db with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Malibu" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Malibu" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Malibu"?

This arrangement of "Malibu" uses 6 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbm, Cm, Db, Fm.

How long does it take to learn "Malibu" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Miley Cyrus can I play here?

Try "I THOUGHT I LOST YOU", "7 THINGS", "THESE FOUR WALLS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Ab)I nev er came to the beach (Absus)or stood by the (Ab)o

cean.

I nev er sat by the (Db)shore un der the (Cm)sun with my feet in the (Db)sand, but you brought me (Ab)here,

and (Absus)I’m hap py that (Ab)you did,

That’s ’cause now I’m as free

as birds a catch ing the wind.

Is (Ab)I al ways thought I would sink, (Absus)so I nev er (Ab)swam.

I (Cm)nev er went boat ing, don’t get (Db)how they are float ing, and (Cm)some times I get so be (Db)scared of what I can’t un der (Fm)stand.

But here I am

next to you.

The sky is more blue

in Mal i (Fm)bu,

next to you

in Mal i (Fm)bu,

next to you.

(Ab)We watch the sun go down (Absus)as we’re walk

ing.

I’d spend the rest of my life (Absus)just stand ing here talk

ing.

You ex plain the cur rent (Absus)as I just smile,

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)Ah,

ah.

(Fm)Ah,

ah,

ah.

Next to you,

the sky is so blue

in Mal i (Fm)bu,

next to you.

(Ab)We are just like the waves (Absus)that flow back and forth.

Some times I feel like I’m drown ing, and (Absus)you’re there to (Ab)save me.

And I want to thank you with (Absus)all of my (Ab)heart.

It’s (Absus)a brand new start,

(Absus)a dream come true

(Absus)in Mal i (Ab)bu.

Malibu by Miley Cyrus

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Db at 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Malibu”

What key is "Malibu" in?: "Malibu" by Miley Cyrus is in the key of Db with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Malibu" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Malibu" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Malibu"?: This arrangement of "Malibu" uses 6 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbm, Cm, Db, Fm.
How long does it take to learn "Malibu" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Miley Cyrus can I play here?: Try "I THOUGHT I LOST YOU", "7 THINGS", "THESE FOUR WALLS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.