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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "California Girls" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "California Girls" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "California Girls" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "California Girls"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "California Girls" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "California Girls"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "California Girls" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.