California Gurls

· by Katy Perry

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Lyrics

(Bb)I

know a place

where the (Bb)grass is real ly green er.

(Bb)Warm,

wet and wild,

there must be (Bb)some thing in the wa ter.

(Bb)Sip pin’ gin and juice,

we lay ing (Bb)un der neath the palm trees (C)un (Dm)done.

The (Bb)boys break their necks

try ing to (Bb)creep a lit tle sneak re peek (C)at (Dm)us.

You could trav el the world,

but (Bb)noth ing comes close to the gold en coast.

Once you par ty with us,

you’ll be (Bb)fall ing in love, o, o, o, o, o.

(Bb)Cal i for nia girls, we’re (C)un (Dm)for get ta ble.

(Bb)Dai sy Dukes, bi ki nis (C)on (Dm)top.

(Bb)Sun kissed skin so hot, we’ll (C)melt (Dm)your pop si cle.

Oh,

oh, oh,

oh.

(Bb)Cal i for nia girls, we’re (C)un (Dm)de ni a ble.

(Bb)Fine, fresh, fierce, we got it (C)on (Dm)lock.

(Bb)West Coast rep re sent, now (C)put (Dm)your hands up.

Oh,

oh, oh,

oh.

(Bb)Sex pin’ on the beach,

we don’t mind (Bb)sand in our sti let tos.

(C)un (Dm)done.

We (Bb)freak

in my Jeep,

Snoop Dog gy (Bb)Dogg a on the ste re o.

(C)Oh, (Dm)oh.

You could trav el the world,

but (Bb)noth ing comes close to the gold en coast.

Once you par ty with us,

you’ll be (Bb)fall ing in love, o, o, o, o, o.

(Bb)Cal i for nia girls, we’re (C)un (Dm)for get ta ble.

(Bb)Dai sy Dukes, bi ki nis (C)on (Dm)top.

(Bb)Sun kissed skin so hot, we’ll (C)melt (Dm)your pop si cle.

Oh,

oh, oh, oh.

(Bb)Cal i for nia girls, we’re (C)un (Dm)de ni a ble.

(Bb)Fine, fresh, fierce, we got it (C)on (Dm)lock.

(Bb)West Coast rep re sent, now (C)put (Dm)your hands up.

Oh, oh, oh, oh.

oh.

Cal i (F)for (Bb)nia girls.

California Gurls by Katy Perry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “California Gurls” by Katy Perry in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 125 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "California Gurls" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "California Gurls"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Katy Perry songs work for kids?: Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.