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(E)Two girls for ev (F#7)’ry (Eb)boy!
I bought a (Ab)thir ty roll the wag on and we (Fm)call it a wood y.
Surf Cit y, here we come!
You know it’s not ver y cher ry as an (Fm)old ie, but a good ie.
Surf Cit y, here we come!
There’s it (Db)ain’t got a back seat or a (Bbm)rear win the dow, and (Gb)but it got ta gets me where I (Eb)wan na go.
And I’m (Ab)goin’ to Surf Cit y ’cause it’s two to one.
You know I’m goin’ to Surf Cit y, gon na have some fun.
Yeah, I’m (Db)goin’ to Surf Cit y ’cause it’s two to one.
You know I’m (Ab)goin’ to Surf Cit y, gon na have some fun.
(E)Two girls for ev (F#7)’ry (Eb)boy!
They say they (Ab)nev er roll the streets up ’cause there’s (Fm)al ways some thing ing.
Surf Cit y, here we come!
I’ll They’re my ei ther out surf in’ or they (Fm)got a par ty go in’.
Surf Cit y, here we come!
There’s I (Db)two swing in’ hon eys for be (Bbm)ev ’ry the guy and (Gb)all you out the do ties is just (Eb)wink your eye.
And I’m (Ab)goin’ to Surf Cit y ’cause it’s two to one.
You know I’m goin’ to Surf Cit y, gon na have some fun.
Yeah, I’m (Db)goin’ to Surf Cit y ’cause it’s two to one.
You know I’m (Ab)goin’ to Surf Cit y, gon na have some fun.
(E)Two girls for ev (F#7)’ry (Eb)boy!
And if my (C)two girls for (F)ev (G7)’ry (C)boy!
Surf City — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Surf City" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Db, 136 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Surf City”
- Why does "Surf City" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Surf City".
- What key is "Surf City" by Jan & Dean played in?
- Surf City is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Surf City"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Surf City" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Surf City"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Surf City"?
- "Surf City" was originally performed by Jan & Dean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Surf City"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Bbm, C, Db, E, Eb, Eb7, F, +4 more.
- What other songs by Jan & Dean can I play here?
- Try "THE LITTLE OLD LADY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Surf City"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Surf City".
- Can I see all the notes in "Surf City"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Db at 136 BPM.
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