California Gurls

by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg

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Lyrics

(F)I

know a place

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

(F)Warm,

wet and wild,

there must be (F)some thin’ in the (Bb)wa ter.

(F)Sip pin’ gin and juice,

we lay in’ (F)un der neath the (Bb)palm trees, un (Dm)done.

The (F)boys

break their necks

Snoop try’n’ to (Bb)creep a lit tle sneak e peek at (Dm)us.

You could trav el the w orld,

but (Bb)noth in’ comes close to the gol den coast.

Once you par ty with u us,

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

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

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

(F)Sun kissed (Bb)skin, so hot, will melt your (Dm)pop si cle.

Oh,

oh, oh.

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

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

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

Oh,

oh, oh.

(F)Sex pin’ on the beach,

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

un (Dm)done.

We (F)freak

in my jeep,

Snoop Dog gy (Bb)Dogg a on the sneak e peek Oh, (Dm)oh.

You could trav el the w orld,

but (Bb)noth in’ comes close to the gol den coast.

Once you par ty with u us,

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

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

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

(F)Sun kissed (Bb)skin, so hot, will melt your (Dm)pop si cle.

Oh,

oh, oh.

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

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

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

Oh,

oh, oh.

(F)Toned, tanned, (Bb)fit and read y, turn it up ’cause (Dm)it’s get tin’ heav y.

(F)Wild, wild (Bb)West Coast, (CN.C.)these are the girls I love the most.

I mean (F)the ones, I mean like (Bb)she’s the one.

(C)Kiss her, touch her, (Dm)squeeze her buns.

(Bb)The girl’s a freak, she drive (C)a jeep (Dm)and live on the beach.

I’m o kay, (Bb)I wan’ play.

I love (C)the Bay just like (Dm)I love L.

A., (F)Ven ice Beach (Bb)and Palm Springs.

Sum mer (Dm)time is ev ’ry thing.

(F)Home boys (Bb)bang in’ out, (C)all that ass (Dm)hang in’ out.

Bi (F)ki nis, zuc chi (Bb)nis, mar ti nis, (C)no ween ies, just (Dm)the king and the queen ie.

Ka ty, (Bb)my la dy, (Yeah?) hey, look ie here, (Dm)ba by.

(Uh (F)huh.) I’m all up (Bb)on ya ’cause you (C)rep re sent in’ (Dm)Cal i for nia.

oh.

Cal i (F)for nia,

(Dm)Cal i (F)for nia gurls.

(Dm)Cal i (F)for nia,

(Dm)Cal i (F)for nia gurls.

California Gurls by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “California Gurls by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg 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 Bb at 123 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.
How many chords does "California Gurls" use?
Just 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.