San Francisco — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "San Francisco" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 130 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
G
Tempo
130 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "San Francisco" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.