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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "China Girl" by Iggy Pop: 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 G, 100 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 “China Girl”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "China Girl" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "China Girl" by Iggy Pop. 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 "China Girl" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "China Girl" 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.