China Girl

by Iggy Pop
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Oh, oh, oh, (Am7)oh,

lit tle Chi na (G6/9)girl.

Oh, oh, oh, (Am7)oh,

lit tle Chi na (G6)girl.

I could es cape this feel ing

with my Chi na girl,

Wake up just in the morn ing; out where’s my my

lit tle Chi na girl.

I hear her (Em7)heart

beat ing

loud as thun der,

see see the stars

crash ing.

down.

(G6)girl.

I’m could a mess with out my

lit tle Chi na girl.

Wake up just in the morn ing; out where’s my my

lit tle Chi na girl?

I hear her (Em7)heart’s

beat ing

loud

as thun der,

I’d see the stars

crash ing down.

I’d feel pre trag ic like I

was Mar lon Bran do,

when I’d look at my Chi na girl.

I could pre tend that noth ing

real ly meant too much,

when I’d look at my Chi na girl.

I’d stum ble in to town,

just like a sa cred cow.

(C)Vi sions of swas ti cas in my head, and (Em)plans for ev ’ry one.

It’s in the whites

of my (D)eyes.

My lit tle Chi na girl,

you should n’t mess with me.

I’ll ru in ev ’ry thing you are

I’ll give you tel e vi sion,

I’ll give you eyes

of blue,

I’ll give you men who want to rule

the world.

And when I get ex cit ed

my lit tle Chi na girl

says:

“Oh Jim my just you shut your mouth.”

She says:

“shhh”

she says:

“shhh.”

And when I get ex cit ed

my lit tle Chi na girl says:

“Oh Jim my just you shut your mouth.”

She says:

“shhh”

she says:

“shhh.”

Oh, oh, oh, (Am)oh, oh,

lit tle Chi na (G6)girl.

Oh, oh, oh, (Am)oh, oh,

lit tle Chi na (G6)girl.

China Girl — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "China Girl" 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, 100 BPM.

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

About “China Girl

Can I play "China Girl" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "China Girl" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "China Girl" by Iggy Pop played in?
China Girl 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 "China Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "China Girl" 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 "China Girl"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "China Girl"?
"China Girl" was originally performed by Iggy Pop. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "China Girl"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, B, C, D, Em, Em7, F, +2 more.
What other songs by Iggy Pop can I play here?
Try "THE PASSENGER", "CANDY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "China Girl"?
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. "China Girl" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "China Girl"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "China Girl" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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