California Gurls (2010) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (C, G, Am, F in C).
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California Gurls by Katy Perry uses the chords C, G, Am, F in the key of C.
The Roman numeral analysis is I – V – vi – IV.
California Gurls by Katy Perry is in the key of C.
The primary chords are C, G, Am.
Yes! California Gurls is rated beginner.
It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.
California Gurls is a pop song from 2010.
Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.
Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.