California
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[Verso 1]
A9 D A9
Out here in this Boston town
D
Its always cold
E
When the sun goes down
A2 D
I know this is something new
F#m E D
But I know it's something big too,
A2 D E A2 A/G#
I gotta get back where I belong.
[Refrão]
F#m D A
Get me back to California (Burton, Texas)
F#m D E
My heart cant find its beat
A D F#m E D
Been too far gone, for far too long
A9 D E A2
And Im missing the better part of me
[Verso 2]
A9 D A9
Counting the days till you get back
D
Your voice is sweet, but a touch it lacks
E
I know this is something new
F#m E D
But I know its something big too
a9 D E A2 A/G#
Get on back here too my arms.
[Refrão]
F#m D A
Get me back to California (Burton, Texas)
F#m D E
My heart cant find its beat
A D F#m E D
Been too far gone, for far too long
A9 D E A2
And Im missing the better part of me
[Refrão]
F#m D A
Get me back to California (Burton, Texas)
F#m D E
My heart cant find its beat
A D F#m E D
Been too far gone, for far too long
A9 D E A2
And Im missing the better part of me
A9 D E A2
And Im missing the better part of me
How to play 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 A9. 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.