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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Mexicali Rose" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Mexicali Rose"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Mexicali Rose". Key of C, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.