West Coast

by Lana Del Rey
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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’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.

I’m in love.

West Coast — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "West Coast" by Lana Del Rey: 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 F#, 95 BPM.

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" by Lana Del Rey played in?
West Coast is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "West Coast"?
The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "West Coast" 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 "West Coast"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "West Coast"?
"West Coast" was originally performed by Lana Del Rey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "West Coast"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bm, C#m7, D, Dpow, E, Epow, F#m, +1 more.
What other songs by Lana Del Rey can I play here?
Try "SALVATORE", "LOVE", "BROOKLYN BABY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "West Coast" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "West Coast" by Lana Del Rey. 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 "West Coast" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F#, 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 "West Coast" 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.