Malibu

by Miley Cyrus
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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 — 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, 138 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 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.
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 simplified for beginners.
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.