Other arrangements of Malibu
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Malibu" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Ab, 138 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 “Malibu”
- Why does "Malibu" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Malibu".
- 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 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Malibu" 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 "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 chords are used in "Malibu"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbm, Cm, Db, Fm.
- 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 this real sheet music for "Malibu"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Malibu".
- Can I see all the notes in "Malibu"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 138 BPM.