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California Girls

California Girls was composed by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for The Beach Boys. The inspiration came to Brian Wilson during his first LSD experience. He wanted to create a song that encapsulated the essence of all girls around the world but ultimately decided to focus on those from California. The song is notable for its symphonic arrangements and complex harmony and became one of The Beach Boys biggest hits, serving as an iconic anthem of Califo ... rnia. See more [+]

Key: A

Introduction:

      A 
Well East coast girls are hip
          G 
I really dig those styles they wear
         D 
And the Southern girls with the way they talk
               E 
They knock me out when I&rsquo m down there
     A                                  G 
The mid-west farmers daughters really make you feel alright
         D 
And the northern girls with the way they kiss
                 E 
They keep their boyfriends warm at night

   A                    Bm 
I wish they all could be California girls
    G                    Am 
(I wish they all could be Californian)
   F                    Gm             A 
I wish they all could be California girls

     A 
The West coast has the sunshine
         G 
And the girls all get so tanned
         D 
I dig a French bikini on Hawaii island dolls
      E 
By a palm tree in the sand
   A 
I been all around this great big world
          G 
And I&rsquo ve seen all kinds of girls
             D 
Yeah, but I couldn&rsquo t wait to get back in the states
             E 
Back to the cutest girls in the world

   A                    Bm 
I wish they all could be California girls
    G                    Am 
(I wish they all could be Californian)
   F                    Gm             A 
I wish they all could be California girls

   A                                           Bm 
I wish they all could be California girls (I wish they all could be Californian)
   A                                           Bm 
I wish they all could be California girls (I wish they all could be Californian)
(repeat to fade)

 Gm   Am 
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