Well, (Bb)East Coast girls are hip, I real ly dig those styles they wear;
I and the (Eb)South ern girls with on the way they talk land they knock me (F7)out when I’m down there.
The (Bb)Mid west a farm er’s daugh ters real ly I’ve (Ab)make you feel al right.
And the (Eb)North ern girls wait with get the way they the kiss, they keep their (F7)boy friends warm at the night.
I (Bb)wish they all could be Cal i for nia, I (Ab)wish they all could be Cal i for nia, I (Gb)wish they all could be Cal i for nia girls.
The (Bb)West Coast has the sun shine, and the girls all get so tanned;
I dig a (Eb)French bi ki ni on Ha wai ian is land dolls by a (F7)palm tree in the sand.
I’ve (Bb)been all a round this great big world, and I’ve (Ab)seen all kinds of girls.
Yeah, but (Eb)I could n’t wait to get the back in the States, back to the (F7)cut est girls in the world.
I (Bb)wish they all could be Cal i for nia, I (Ab)wish they all could be Cal i for nia, I (Gb)wish they all could be Cal i for nia girls.
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I (Bb)wish they all could be Cal i for nia, I (Cm7)wish they all could be Cal i for nia, I (Bb)wish they all could be Cal i for nia, I (Cm7)wish they all could be Cal i for nia, I Cal i for nia girls.
California Girls by David Lee Roth
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 118 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "California Girls" in?
- "California Girls" by David Lee Roth is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 118 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "California Girls" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "California Girls" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "California Girls"?
- This arrangement of "California Girls" uses 9 chords: Ab, Abm, Bb, Bbm, C, Cm7, Eb, F7, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "California Girls" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by David Lee Roth can I play here?
- Try "Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody", "JUST LIKE PARADISE", "California Girls". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.