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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Surf City" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Surf City"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Surf City". Key of Db, 136 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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