South Bay Surfer
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C C7 F
Look out here come those South Bay surfers
C Am G
California's gettin' hot
C C7 F
There they go cruisin' down that coastline
C G C
Lookin' for their favorite spot
We'll find the big one
G C
Oh the boys are rough and
F Em
Ready to handle anything
They take the big one
C C7 F
They've got to be the best thing going
C G C
South Bay surfers really swing
Okay rock out
G C
Oh Chicago can't you hear them
F Em
Hear that shore pound slam
(You're gonna eat it)
(Smash!)
C C7 F
It rumbles clear to New York City
C G C
Detroit back to old Miam
C G C
Philly back to Alabam
You'll catch 'em surfing
How to play South Bay Surfer
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.