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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "San Francisco" 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 G, 130 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “San Francisco”
- Can I play "San Francisco" 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 "San Francisco" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "San Francisco" by Scott McKenzie played in?
- San Francisco is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "San Francisco"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "San Francisco" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "San Francisco"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "San Francisco"?
- "San Francisco" was originally performed by Scott McKenzie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "San Francisco"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, A6, Bm, Bm7, C, C#m, C#m7, D, +9 more.
- What other songs by Scott McKenzie can I play here?
- Try "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "San Francisco"?
- 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. "San Francisco" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "San Francisco"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "San Francisco" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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