What key is "West Coast" in?

"West Coast" by Lana Del Rey is in the key of F# with a tempo of 95 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "West Coast" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "West Coast" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "West Coast"?

This arrangement of "West Coast" uses 9 chords: A, Bm, C#m7, D, Dpow, E, Epow, F#m, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "West Coast" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Lana Del Rey can I play here?

Try "SALVATORE", "LOVE", "BROOKLYN BABY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Down on the West Coast, they got a say in’,

“If you’re not drink in’,

then you’re not play in’.” But you got the mu sic, you’ve got the mu sic in you,

don’t you?

Down on the West Coast, I get this feel in’ like it all could hap pen.

That’s why I’m leav in’ you (E5)you for the mo ment, you for the mo ment, Boy Blue,

yeah, you.

You’re fly in’ (F#m)high at the show, way.

I’m feel in’ hot to the touch.

You say you’ll (E)miss me the most, real I say I’ll miss you so much.

But some thin’ (D)keeps me real qui et, I’m a (E)live, I’m a lush.

Your love, your love, I love.

I can see my (D)ba by swing in’,

his Par lia ment’s on (C#m7)fire and his hands are up.

On the bal co (E)ny and I’m sing in’ (F#m)ooh ba by, (E)ooh ba by, (A)I’m in love.

I can see my (D)sweet boy sway in’.

He’s cra zy y Cu (C#m7)ba no co mo yo, my love.

On the bal co (E)ny and I’m say in’ (F#m)move ba by, (E)move ba by, (A)I’m in love.

(F#5)I’m in love.

I’m in love.

I can see my (D)ba by swing in’,

his Par lia ment’s on (C#m7)fire and his hands are up.

On the bal co (E)ny and I’m sing in’ (F#m)ooh ba by, (E)ooh ba by, (A)I’m in love.

I can see my (D)sweet boy sway in’.

He’s cra zy y Cu (C#m7)ba no co mo yo, my love.

On the bal co (E)ny and I’m say in’ (F#m)move ba by, (E)move ba by, (A)I’m in love.

I’m in love.

West Coast by Lana Del Rey

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F# at 95 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great workout for navigating sharp-heavy territory — F# major means almost every white key becomes a black key, so your fingers need to stay relaxed and curved to move confidently across those raised surfaces.

Your left hand drives an octave bass pattern throughout, which sounds powerful but demands consistent hand stretching and accurate leaps, especially when jumping between F#m and D or E positions.

Watch the transitions into those power chords (Dpow, Epow, F#pow) — they're stripped-down shapes, but at 95 BPM with an upbeat pop feel, the timing can slip if you're not locking into the groove.

I'd suggest learning hands separately first, looping the verse chord cycle (F#m to C#m7 to Bm progressions) until it's automatic, then layering the left hand in at around 70 BPM before building up to tempo.

The trickiest stumbling point is usually the C#m7 — make sure you've got that shape memorized so you're not hunting for it mid-phrase.

Stick with this one and you'll build real confidence playing in sharp keys, which opens up a huge chunk of the pop repertoire.

About “West Coast”

What key is "West Coast" in?: "West Coast" by Lana Del Rey is in the key of F# with a tempo of 95 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "West Coast" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "West Coast" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "West Coast"?: This arrangement of "West Coast" uses 9 chords: A, Bm, C#m7, D, Dpow, E, Epow, F#m, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "West Coast" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Lana Del Rey can I play here?: Try "SALVATORE", "LOVE", "BROOKLYN BABY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.