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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Mexicali Rose" by Gene Autry: 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, 90 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 “Mexicali Rose”
- What key is "Mexicali Rose" by Gene Autry played in?
- Mexicali Rose 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 "Mexicali Rose"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mexicali Rose" 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 "Mexicali Rose"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mexicali Rose"?
- "Mexicali Rose" was originally performed by Gene Autry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mexicali Rose"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A7, C, Caug, D7, Dm7, F, F6, G7.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Mexicali Rose" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mexicali Rose" by Gene Autry. 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 — 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 "Mexicali Rose" 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Mexicali Rose" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.