Surfin' U.s.a.

by The Beach Boys
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Lyrics

If ev ’ry bod y had an (G7)o cean a cross the U.

S.

(C)A.,

then ev ’ry bod y’d be (G7)surf in’ like Cal i for ni (C)a.

You’d see them wear ing their (F)bag gies, huar a chi san dals, (C)too.

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

surf in’ U.

S.

(C)A.

You’ll catch ’em surf in’ at (G7)Del Mar, Ven tu ra Coun ty (C)Line

San ta Cruz fre and (G7)Tress els, Aus tra lia’s Nar a (C)bine.

All o ver Man (F)hat tan and down Do he ny (C)way.

Ev ’ry bod y’s gone (G7)surf in’,

surf in’ U.

S.

(C)A.

We’ll all be plan nin’ out a (G7)route cean we’re gon na take real (C)soon.

We’re wax in’ down y’d our (G7)surf boards we can’t i wait for (C)June.

We’ll all be gone for the (F)sum mer we’re on sa far to (C)stay.

Tell the teach er we’re (G7)surf in’,

surf in’ U.

S.

(C)A.

At Hag gar ty’s in’ and (G7)Swam i’s Pac if ic Pal i (C)sades

San O no fre and (G7)Sun set, Re don do Beach, L.

(C)A.

All o ver La (F)Jol la, at Wai a me a (C)Bay.

Ev ’ry bod y’s gone (G7)surf in’,

surf in’ U.

S.

(C)A.

We’ll all be plan nin’ out a (C)A.

Surfin' U.s.a. — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Surfin' U.s.a." 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 C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Surfin' U.s.a.”

Can I play "Surfin' U.s.a." 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 "Surfin' U.s.a." is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Surfin' U.s.a." 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 "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 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Surfin' U.s.a."?
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. "Surfin' U.s.a." is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Surfin' U.s.a."?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Surfin' U.s.a." in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.