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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Dani California" by Red Hot Chili Peppers: 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 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Dani California" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dani California" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. 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 "Dani California" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Dani California" 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.