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Well, (G)east coast girls are hip, I real ly (F)dig those styles they wear;
I and the (C)south ern girls with on the way ian they talk they knock me (D7)out when I’m down there.
The (G)Mid west a farm er’s daugh ters real ly I’ve (F)make you feel al right,
and I (C)north ern girls with the way in they kiss, they keep their (D7)boy est friends warm at night.
I (G)wish they all could (Am7)be Cal i for nia, I (F)wish they all could (Gm)be Cal i for nia, I (Eb)wish they all could (Fm)be Cal i for nia (G)girls.
The (G)west coast has the sun shine, and the (F)girls all get so tanned;
I dig a (C)French bi ki ni on Ha wai ian is lands, dolls by a (D7)palm tree in the sand.
I (G)been all a round this great big world and I’ve (F)seen all kinds of girls,
but I (C)could n’t wait to get back in the states, back to the (D7)cut est girls in the world.
I (G)wish they all could (Am7)be Cal i for nia, I (F)wish they all could (Gm)be Cal i for nia, I (Eb)wish they all could (Fm)be Cal i for nia (G)girls.
The (G)girls.
I (G)wish they all could be Cal i for nia, I (C)wish they all could be Cal i for nia, I (G)wish they all could be Cal i for nia, I (C)wish they all could be Cal i for nia, I be Cal i for nia (G)girls.
California Girls — Simple Sheet Music
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"California Girls" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “California Girls”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "California Girls"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "California Girls" by David Lee Roth played in?
- California Girls is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "California Girls"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "California Girls" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "California Girls"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "California Girls"?
- "California Girls" was originally performed by David Lee Roth. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by David Lee Roth can I play here?
- Try "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody", "CALIFORNIA GIRLS", "JUST LIKE PARADISE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "California Girls". Key of G, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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