Surfin' U.s.a.

by The Beach Boys
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)If ev ’ry bod y had an (G7)o cean

a cross the U.

S.

A.,

then ev ’ry bod y’d be (G7)surf in’

like Cal i for ni a.

You’d see them wear in’ their (F)bag gies,

huar a chi san dals, to too.

A bush y, bush y blonde (G7)hair do,

surf in’ U.

S.

A.

You’ll catch ’em surf in’ at (G7)Del Mar,

Ven tu ra Coun ty Line,

San ta Cruz fre and (G7)Tres sels,

Aus tra lia’s Nar a bine.

All o ver Man (F)hat tan

and down Do he ny way.

Ev ’ry bod y’s gone (G7)surf in’,

surf in’ U.

S.

A.

We’ll all be plan nin’ out a (G7)o cean

we’re gon na take real soon.

We’re wax in’ down y’d our (G7)surf boards,

we can’t i wait for June.

We’ll all be gone for the (F)sum mer,

we’re on sa fa ri to stay.

Tell the teach bush er we’re (G7)surf in’,

surf in’ U.

S.

A.

At Hag gar ty’s in’ and (G7)Swam i’s,

Pa cif ic Pal i sades,

San O no fre and (G7)Sun set,

Re don do Beach, L.

A.

All o ver La (F)Jol la,

at Wai a me a Bay.

Ev ’ry bod y’s gone (G7)surf in’,

surf in’ U.

S.

A.

We’ll all be plan nin’ out a

Surfin' U.s.a. — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Surfin' U.s.a." by The Beach Boys: 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 C, 130 BPM.

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

About “Surfin' U.s.a.”

What key is "Surfin' U.s.a." by The Beach Boys played in?
Surfin' U.s.a. is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Surfin' U.s.a."?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Surfin' U.s.a." 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 "Surfin' U.s.a."?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Surfin' U.s.a."?
"Surfin' U.s.a." was originally performed by The Beach Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Surfin' U.s.a."?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, F, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by The Beach Boys can I play here?
Try "GOOD VIBRATIONS", "PET SOUNDS", "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Surfin' U.s.a." with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Surfin' U.s.a." by The Beach Boys. 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 "Surfin' U.s.a." to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Surfin' U.s.a." 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.