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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"West Coast" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "West Coast" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "West Coast" is in F#.
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.
Does "West Coast" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "West Coast" is in the key of F# at 95 BPM.
What chords are in "West Coast"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F#, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.