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Get ting born in the (G)state of Mis sis sip pi, Pa pa was a cop per and her (Am)ma ma was a hip pie.
In Al a bam a, she would swing a ham mer, the (Dm)price you got ta pay when you (Am)break the pan o ram a.
She ing nev er knew that there was (Dm)an y thing more than poor, what in the (G)world does your (Dm)com pa ny take me for?
Black ban dan a, the (G)sweet Lou i si an a, rob bing on a bank ing in the (Am)state of In di an a.
In She’s a run ner, reb el and a stun ner, the (Dm)on her mer ry way, say ing, (Am)“Ba by, what you gon na?” Look ing down the bar rel of a (Dm)hot met al for ty five, what in the (G)world does your (Dm)com pa ny take me for?
just an oth er (G)way to sur vive.
Cal i for nia, rest in peace.
Si mul ta ne ous re lease.
Cal i for nia, show your teeth,
she’s my priest ess, I’m your priest,
yeah,
yeah.
Who knew the (G)oth er side of you?
Who knew what (G)oth ers died to prove?
Too true to (G)say good bye to you,
too true to say, say, say...
Push the fa der, gift ed an i mat or, one for the now and e (Am)lev en for the lat er.
Nev er made it up to Min ne so ta, (Dm)North Da ko ta man was a (Am)gun ning for the quo ta.
Down in the (G)Bad lands, she was (Dm)sav ing the best for last, it on ly (G)hurts when I laugh,
gone too fast.
Cal i for nia, rest in peace.
Si mul ta ne ous re lease.
Cal i for nia, show your teeth,
she’s my priest ess, I’m your priest,
yeah,
yeah.
Cal i for nia, rest in peace.
Si mul ta ne ous re lease.
Cal i for nia, show your teeth,
she’s my priest ess, I’m your priest,
yeah,
yeah.
Cal i for
Dani California — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Dani California" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 97 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 “Dani California”
- Why does "Dani California" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Dani California".
- What key is "Dani California" by Red Hot Chili Peppers played in?
- Dani California 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 "Dani California"?
- The arrangement plays at 97 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Dani California" 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 "Dani California"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Dani California"?
- "Dani California" 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 "Dani California"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Bm, C, Dm, Dpow, E7, F, F#m, +2 more.
- What other songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers can I play here?
- Try "UNDER THE BRIDGE", "MY FRIENDS", "CALIFORNICATION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Dani California"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Dani California".
- Can I see all the notes in "Dani California"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 97 BPM.