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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"China Girl" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "China Girl"?
- 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 "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 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 "China Girl". Key of G, 100 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.
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