Californication

by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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(Am)Psy chic spies from Chi na try to (F)steal your mind’s e la tion, and (Am)lit tle girls from Swe den dream of (F)sil ver screen quo ta tions, and (C)if you want these (G)kind of dreams, it’s (F)Cal i for ni (Dm)ca tion.

It’s the edge of the world and all of (F)West ern civ ’li za tion.

The (Am)sun may rise in the east; at least it’s (F)set tled in the fi nal lo ca tion.

It’s (C)un der stood that (G)Hol ly wood sells (F)Cal i for ni (Dm)ca tion.

(Am)Pay your sur geon ver y well to break the spell of ag ing.

Ce (Am)leb ri ty skin, is this your chin or is that war you’re wag ing?

First born u ni corn.

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(C)Dream of Cal i (G7)for ni ca tion.

(C)Dream of Cal i (G)for ni (Dm)ca tion.

(Am)Mar ry me, girl.

Be my fair y to the world, be my (F)ver y own con stel la tion.

A (Am)teen age bride with a ba by in side get tin’ (F)high on in for ma tion.

And (C)buy me a star on the (G)boul e vard.

It’s (F)Cal i for ni (Dm)ca tion.

(Am)Space may be the fi nal fron tier, but it’s (F)made in a Hol ly wood base ment.

And (Am)Co bain, can you hear the spheres sing in’ (F)songs off sta tion to sta tion?

And (C)Al de ron’s not (G)far a way; it’s (F)Cal i for ni (Dm)ca tion.

(Am)Oo.

(Am)Oo.

(Am)Born and raised by those who praise con (Fmaj7)trol of pop u la tion.

(Am)Ev ’ry bod y’s been there and I don’t mean on va ca tion.

First born un i corn.

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(C)Dream of Cal i (G7)for ni ca tion.

(C)Dream of Cal i (G7)for ni (Dm)ca tion.

(C)Dream of Cal i (G7)for ni ca tion.

(C)Dream of Cal i (G7)for ni ca tion.

De (Am)struc tion leads to a ver y rough road, but it (F)al so breeds cre a tion.

And (Am)earth quakes are, to a girl’s gui tar, they’re (F)just an oth er good vi bra tion.

And (C)ti dal waves could n’t (G)save the world from (F)Cal i for ni (Dm)ca tion.

(Am)Oo.

(Am)Oo.

(Am)Pay your sur geon ver y well to break the spell of ag ing.

(Am)Sick er than the rest, there is no test, but this is what you’re crav ing.

(C)Dream of Cal i (G7)for ni (Dm)ca tion.

Californication — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Californication" 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 C, 90 BPM.

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

About “Californication”

Why does "Californication" 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 "Californication".
What key is "Californication" by Red Hot Chili Peppers played in?
Californication is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Californication"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Californication" 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 "Californication"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Californication"?
"Californication" was originally performed by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Californication"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, D, Dm, Dmaj7, E, +5 more.
What other songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers can I play here?
Try "UNDER THE BRIDGE", "MY FRIENDS", "DANI CALIFORNIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Californication"?
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 "Californication".
Can I see all the notes in "Californication"?
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 C at 90 BPM.