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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · Dm · Em · F · C
Dani California Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · Dm · Em · F · C
Dani California Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · Dm · Em · F · C
Dani California Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · Dm · Em · F · C
Dani California Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · Dm · Em · F · C
Dani California Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · Dm · Em · F · C
Dani California Chords – Harmonica
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ energetic rock song about the life and death of a free-spirited woman from the South. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a clean tone with a bit of crunch and focus on the syncopated, funky strumming pattern.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E (×8)
Chorus
D – A – E (×4)
Verse 2
A – E (×8)
Chorus
D – A – E (×4)
Bridge
A – E
A
A – E
A
Verse 3
A – E (×10)
Chorus
D – A – E (×4)
Outro
A – E
A
A – E
A
A – E (×4)
Practice tip: Master the A and E chords with one finger, using your index finger as a barre on the 5th fret for the A shape and the 7th fret for the E shape, to easily switch between them for the verse riff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Dani California"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, G, Dm, Em, F and C.
Is "Dani California" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Dani California" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Dani California"?
It was written by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and released in 2006.