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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Californication" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Californication"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Californication". Key of C, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.