Surfin U.S.A.
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B
If everybody had an ocean
E
Across the U. S. A.
B
Then everybody'd be surfin'
E
Like Californi-a
A
You'd seem 'em wearing their baggies
E
Huarachi sandals too
B7
A bushy bushy blonde hairdo
E
Surfin' U. S. A.
B
You'd catch 'em surfin' at Del Mar
E
Ventura County line
B
Santa Cruz and Trestle
E
Australia's Narabine
A
All over Manhattan
E
And down Doheny Way
B7
Everybody's gone surfin'
E
Surfin' U.S. A.
B
We'll all be planning that route
E
We're gonna take real soon
B
We're waxing down our surfboards
E
We can't wait for June
A
We'll all be gone for the summer
E
We're on surfari to stay
B7
Tell the teacher we're surfin'
E
Surfin' U. S. A.
B
Haggerties and Swamies
E
Pacific Palisades
B
San Anofree and Sunset
E
Redondo Beach L. A.
A
All over La Jolla
E
At Waimia Bay
B7
Everybody's gone surfin'
E
Surfin' U.S. A.
B7
Everybody's gone surfin'
E
Surfin' U.S. A.
B7
Everybody's gone surfin'
E
Surfin' U.S. A.
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How to play Surfin U.S.A.
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.