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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "California Girls" by David Lee Roth: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "California Girls" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "California Girls" by David Lee Roth. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "California Girls" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "California Girls" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.