If you’re (C)go ing to (G)San Fran (D)cis co,
Be sure to (C)wear
some (G)flow ers in your hair.
If you’re (G)go in’ (Bm7)to (C)San Fran (G)cis co,
(G6)You’re gon na (Bm)meet
some (Em7)gen tle peo (G)ple (D)there.
For those who (C)come
to (G)San Fran (D)cis co,
Sum mer to (C)time
will (G)be a love in there.
In the (G)streets
(Bm7)of (C)San Fran (G)cis co,
(G6)Gen tle (Bm)peo ple with (Em7)flow ers in their (D)hair.
All a cross the na tion,
Such a strong vi bra tion:
Peo ple in mo tion.
There’s a whole gen er a tion
with a new ex pla na tion,
Peo ple in mo tion,
Peo ple in mo tion.
(G)there.
If (E7)you (A)come
(C#m7)to (D)San Fran (A)cis co,
(A6)Sum mer (C#m)time
will (F#m7)be a love in (A)there.
San Francisco by Scott McKenzie
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “San Francisco”
- What key is "San Francisco" in?
- "San Francisco" by Scott McKenzie is in the key of G with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "San Francisco" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "San Francisco" 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 "San Francisco"?
- This arrangement of "San Francisco" uses 17 chords: A, A6, Bm, Bm7, C, C#m, C#m7, D, +9 more.
- How long does it take to learn "San Francisco" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Scott McKenzie can I play here?
- Try "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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The Script
San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)
Scott McKenzie