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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "West Coast" by Lana Del Rey in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of F#. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 95 BPM.
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.
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About “West Coast”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "West Coast"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature F#. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "West Coast" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature F#, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 95 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.