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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Surf City" 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 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”
- Can I play "Surf City" 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 "Surf City" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Surf City"?
- 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. "Surf City" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Surf City"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Surf City" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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