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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "San Francisco" by Scott McKenzie: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "San Francisco" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "San Francisco" by Scott McKenzie. 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 "San Francisco" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "San Francisco" 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.