California Girls

by David Lee Roth
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Well, (G)East coast girls are hip, I real ly (G7)dig those styles they wear.

I And the (C7)South ern girls with on the way they talk, lands, they knock me (D7)out when I’m down there.

The (G)mid west a farm er’s daugh ters real ly I’ve (G7)make you feel al right.

And I (C7)north ern girls with the way they the kiss they keep their (D7)boy est friends warm at night.

I (G)wish they all could (Am7)be Cal i for nia, I (Bb)wish they all could be Cal i for nia, I (Eb)wish they all could (Ab6)be Cal i for nia (G)girls.

The (G)West coast has the sun shine, and the (G7)girls all get so tan.

I dig a (C7)French bi ki ni on Ha wai ian Is lands, dolls by a (D7)palm tree in the sand.

I’ve (G)been all a round this great big world, and I’ve (G7)seen all kinds of girls.

But I (C7)could n’t wait to get back to the states, back to the (D7)boy est girls in the world.

I (G)wish they all could (Am7)be Cal i for nia, I (Bb)wish they all could be Cal i for nia, I (Eb)wish they all could (Ab6)be Cal i for nia (G)girls.

The (G)girls.

I (G)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 G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “California Girls

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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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.
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 perfect for first-time players.
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.

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