California Girls

by David Lee Roth
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"California Girls" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 118 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “California Girls”

Why does "California Girls" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "California Girls".
What key is "California Girls" by David Lee Roth played in?
California Girls is arranged in the key of Bb 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 118 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "California Girls" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "California Girls"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Abm, Bb, Bbm, C, Cm7, Eb, F7, +1 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "California Girls"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "California Girls".
Can I see all the notes in "California Girls"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 118 BPM.