Mexicali Rose

by Gene Autry
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Lyrics

(C)Mex i cal i Rose,

stop cry

ing;

I’ll come back to you some sun ny (G7)day.

Ev ’ry night you’ll know that I’ll be (Dm7)pin

(G7)ing,

ev ’ry hour a year while I’m a (C)way.

Dry those big brown eyes

and smile,

dear;

ban ish all those (C)tears and please don’t (F)sigh.

(F6)Kiss me once a (D)gain

and (C)hold

(A7)me.

(D7)Mex i cal i (G7)Rose,

good (C)bye.

Mexicali Rose by Gene Autry

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 90 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Mexicali Rose”

What key is "Mexicali Rose" in?
"Mexicali Rose" by Gene Autry is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Mexicali Rose" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Mexicali Rose" 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 "Mexicali Rose"?
This arrangement of "Mexicali Rose" uses 8 chords: A7, C, Caug, D7, Dm7, F, F6, G7.
How long does it take to learn "Mexicali Rose" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Gene Autry can I play here?
Try "Here Comes Santa Claus", "Back In The Saddle Again", "Frosty The Snowman". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.