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China Girl

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[Intro]
EmOoh oGoh ooh Amoohh    little china Emgirl
GI could escape this feeling Amwith my china girl
GI feel a wreck without Ammy little china girl
EmI feel her hearts beating Gloud as thunder
AmSaw they stars crushingB  
GIm a mess without Ammy little china girl
GWake up in the morning, where's my Amlittle china girl
EmI hear her heart beating Gloud as thunder
AmSaw they stars crushing Bout
[Verse]
GI feel I'm tragic like I'm MFarlon Brando
EmWhen I look at my china gDirl
GI could pretend nothing Freally meant too much
EmWhen I look at my china gDirl
Em   D   C   B
EmI stumble into town jDust like a sacred cow
CVisions of swastikas in my head, Bplans for everyone
EmIt's in the white of my eDyesC  B  
[Bridge]
EmMy little china girl, Dyou shouldn't mess with me
CI'll ruin everything you Bare (you know)
EmI'll give you television, DI'll give you eyes of blue
CI'll give you a man who wants to Brule the world
GAnd when I get excited Fmy little china girl says
EmOh baby, just you shut your mDouth
She says ssEmhhh  - she says sDshhh - she says sCshhh -  she saysB  
Em  D  C   B
GAnd when I get excited Fmy little china girl says
EmOh baby, just you shut your mDouth
She says ssEmhhh  - she says sDshhh - she says sCshhh -  she saysB  
[Outro]
EmOoh oGoh ooh Amoohh    little china Emgirl

All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

"China Girl" tells a story of unrequited love, inspired by an affair with a Vietnamese woman. The lyrics explore the protagonist's feelings for his Asian girlfriend, eventually realizing that his Western influences might be corrupting her. David Bowie co-wrote the song and recorded a well-known version for his 1983 album Let's Dance, transforming it into a pop number with an Asian-inspired guitar riff. The accompanying music video, featuring an interracial romance and clashing cultural perspectives, was intended as a statement against racism. Playing this song, you channel a complex narrative of love, cultural clash, and self-awareness.

AI-written from these sources:China Girl (song) — Wikipedia ↗David Bowie — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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China Girl

by David Bowie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

Em G Am Em

Ooh ooh ooh oohh little china girl

G Am

I could escape this feeling with my china girl

G Am

I feel a wreck without my little china girl

Em G

I feel her hearts beating loud as thunder

Am B

Saw they stars crushing

G Am

Im a mess without my little china girl

G Am

Wake up in the morning, where's my little china girl

Em G

I hear her heart beating loud as thunder

Am B

Saw they stars crushing out

[Verse]

G F

I feel I'm tragic like I'm Marlon Brando

Em D

When I look at my china girl

G F

I could pretend nothing really meant too much

Em D

When I look at my china girl

Em D C B

Em D

I stumble into town just like a sacred cow

C B

Visions of swastikas in my head, plans for everyone

Em D C B

It's in the white of my eyes

[Bridge]

Em D

My little china girl, you shouldn't mess with me

C B

I'll ruin everything you are (you know)

Em D

I'll give you television, I'll give you eyes of blue

C B

I'll give you a man who wants to rule the world

G F

And when I get excited my little china girl says

Em D

Oh baby, just you shut your mouth

Em D C B

She says sshhh - she says sshhh - she says sshhh - she says

Em D C B

G F

And when I get excited my little china girl says

Em D

Oh baby, just you shut your mouth

Em D C B

She says sshhh - she says sshhh - she says sshhh - she says

[Outro]

Em G Am Em

Ooh ooh ooh oohh little china girl

About China Girl Chords by David Bowie

Learn how to play China Girl by David Bowie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “China Girl chords”, “China Girl guitar chords”, or “David Bowie China Girl chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy China Girl chords and for experienced players who want accurate China Girl lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, G, Am, B, F, D.

FAQ — China Girl by David Bowie

How do I play "China Girl" by David Bowie on guitar?

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Can I transpose "China Girl" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "China Girl" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "China Girl"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "China Girl" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "China Girl" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "China Girl" by David Bowie with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by David Bowie below.

What key is "China Girl" in?

The chords for "China Girl" show the original chord names (including Em, G, Am, B, F, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.