BackTo California
View chords used in this chart
(capo on 2nd fret)
(1st verse)
Em G C
How long I'll wait just to say goodbye.
Em G C
Ten different ways to enjoy this night.
Em G C
Can't do this anymore, won't feel you anymore.
Em G C
How long I'll wait, just to say goodbye.
D C
You can never let me in
D C
Holding on until the end.
Em G C
The time I waste just to say goodbye.
Em G C
Out of your way, I could do this right.
Em G C
Can't see you anymore, won't feel you anymore.
Em G C
How long I'll stay, just to say goodbye.
(Chorus)
G D
Leave it all, the fights, and all.
C D
Summer's getting colder.
G D
Drive all night to hold you tight.
C D
Back to California.
G D
Days went by, we waited and I
C D
Guess we're getting older.
G D C
We couldn't win in the end.
D
You're gone.
(2nd verse)
Em G C
I'm miles away, turning out the lights.
Em G C
Ten different ways I could end this night.
Em G C
Can't do this anymore, won't feel you anymore.
Em G C
How long I'll wait just to say goodbye.
Say goodbye.
(Chorus)
G D
Leave it all, the fights, and all.
C D
Summer's getting colder.
G D
Drive all night to hold you tight.
C D
Back to California.
G D
Days went by, we waited and I
C D
Guess we're getting older.
G D C
We couldn't win in the end.
D
You're gone.
How to play BackTo California
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.