China Girl

by Iggy Pop

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Oh, oh, oh, (Am7)oh,

lit tle Chi na (G6/9)girl.

Oh, oh, oh, (Am7)oh,

lit tle Chi na (G6)girl.

I could es cape this feel ing

with my Chi na girl,

Wake up just in the morn ing; out where’s my my

lit tle Chi na girl.

I hear her (Em7)heart

beat ing

loud as thun der,

see see the stars

crash ing.

down.

(G6)girl.

I’m could a mess with out my

lit tle Chi na girl.

Wake up just in the morn ing; out where’s my my

lit tle Chi na girl?

I hear her (Em7)heart’s

beat ing

loud

as thun der,

I’d see the stars

crash ing down.

I’d feel pre trag ic like I

was Mar lon Bran do,

when I’d look at my Chi na girl.

I could pre tend that noth ing

real ly meant too much,

when I’d look at my Chi na girl.

I’d stum ble in to town,

just like a sa cred cow.

(C)Vi sions of swas ti cas in my head, and (Em)plans for ev ’ry one.

It’s in the whites

of my (D)eyes.

My lit tle Chi na girl,

you should n’t mess with me.

I’ll ru in ev ’ry thing you are

I’ll give you tel e vi sion,

I’ll give you eyes

of blue,

I’ll give you men who want to rule

the world.

And when I get ex cit ed

my lit tle Chi na girl

says:

“Oh Jim my just you shut your mouth.”

She says:

“shhh”

she says:

“shhh.”

And when I get ex cit ed

my lit tle Chi na girl says:

“Oh Jim my just you shut your mouth.”

She says:

“shhh”

she says:

“shhh.”

Oh, oh, oh, (Am)oh, oh,

lit tle Chi na (G6)girl.

Oh, oh, oh, (Am)oh, oh,

lit tle Chi na (G6)girl.

China Girl by Iggy Pop — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “China Girl by Iggy Pop 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 100 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 "China Girl" 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 "China Girl"?
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 "China Girl" use?
Just 10 chords: Am, Am7, B, C, D, Em, Em7, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Iggy Pop songs work for kids?
Try "THE PASSENGER", "CANDY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.