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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Californication" by Red Hot Chili Peppers: 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 C, 90 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 “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 there a karaoke version of "Californication" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Californication" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. 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 "Californication" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Californication" 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.