Ca In July
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Intro
D#m F# B
D#m F# C#
D#m F# B
D#m C# F#
verse 1
F# B
I never walk I always run
D#m B C#
Hey I won't look but I’ll stare right at the sun!
F# B
Trying not to jump the gun
D#m B C#
Cause like mirrors and smoke this is all a joke
[Refrão]B F# D#m
Life feels dryer than California
B F# C#
In July on your mouth when I kissed ya
B F# D#m
On my couch and I made you listen
D C# F#
To all the songs that I wish I had written
verse 2
F# B
And I went out on a limb
D#m B C#
Fell for you and almost broke my wrist
F# B
Had a spark because of this
D#m
Let us laugh til I choke
B C#
Be the butt of a joke
[Refrão]B F# D#m
Life feels dryer than California
B F# C#
In July on your mouth when I kissed ya
B F# D#m
On my couch and I made you listen
D C#
To all the songs that I wish I had written
Bridge
D#m F# B
You could be anything to me
D#m F# C#
I could be anything to you
D#m F# B
The booze and drugs all wear off
D#m D C#
And I think I still like you!
verse 3
F# B
The sun comes up over California
D#m B C#
I’m in too deep and I wanna kiss ya
F# B
On your lips while I make you listen
D#m B C#
To all the shit that I wish I had written!
[Refrão]B F# D#m
We caught fire like California
B F# C#
In July on the night when I kissed ya
B F# D#m
On my couch and I made you listen
D C# F# F#
To all the songs that I wish I had written
How to play Ca In July
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D#m. 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.