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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "West Coast" by Lana Del Rey in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of F#, 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”
- Can I learn "West Coast" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "West Coast" with hands-separate practice in F# at 95 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "West Coast"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "West Coast" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "West Coast"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "West Coast" is in the key of F# at 95 BPM.