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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Dani California" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 97 BPM.
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About “Dani California”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Dani California" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Dani California" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Dani California" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Dani California" is in the key of C at 97 BPM.
- What chords are in "Dani California"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.