California
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Capo 1
Intro: C G D Em (2x)
Verse:
C G
Laying here feeling so rough
D Em
Guess the pink bubbles didn’t do enough
C G
To cover up the way I feel
D
What’s the point in wearing these heels?
C G
Still my make-up’s on, mascara’s run
D Em
Not sure it was tears or a heavy one
C G D
I’m losing it but now you’re gone
You got me singing a sad song
Pre-Chorus
C G
Oh, it’s cold
D Em
Sleeping in this bed alone
C G D
Oh-Oh, I just wanna let you know
[Refrão]
C
I’ve been living in denial
G
Trying to raise a smile
D Em
Life is picking on me
C
Looking at your pictures
G
Who’s that bitch with you
D Em
She ain’t a patch on me
C
Cause you’re in California
G D Em
And I'm in London city
C
Tell me what I have done
G D Em
To deserve this, Oh-oh
C
Cause you’re in California
G D Em
And I'm in London city
C
Tell me what I have done
G D Em
To deserve this, Oh-oh
Verse:
C G
You’re full of shit, she’s buying it
D Em
You got yourself a hole, go lie in it
C G
If it’s a game, well things changed
D
I still want you the same
C G D
This ain’t me, I’ve been weak
Em
I’m so sick of this hide and seek
C G D
I’m losing it but now you’re gone
You got me singing a sad song
Pre-Chorus
C G
Oh, it’s cold
D Em
Sleeping in this bed alone
C G D
Oh-Oh, I just wanna let you know
[Refrão]
C
I’ve been living in denial
G
Trying to raise a smile
D Em
Life is picking on me
C
Looking at your pictures
G
Who’s that bitch with you
D Em
She ain’t a patch on me
C
Cause you’re in California
G D Em
And I'm in London city
C
Tell me what I have done
G D Em
To deserve this, Oh-oh
C
Cause you’re in California
G D Em
And I'm in London city
C
Tell me what I have done
G D Em
To deserve this, Oh-oh
Bridge:
C G
Can you make me feel better (better)
D Em
Come on make me feel alright
C G
Give me some whatever (whatever)
D Em
Something that will get me through the night
C G
Can you make me feel better (better)
D Em
Come on make me feel alright
C G
Give me some whatever (whatever)
D Em
Something that will get me through the night
Pre-Chorus
C G
Oh, it’s cold
D Em
Sleeping in this bed alone
C G D
Oh-Oh, I just wanna let you know
[Refrão]
C
I’ve been living in denial
G
Trying to raise a smile
D Em
Life is picking on me
C
Looking at your pictures
G
Who’s that bitch with you
D Em
She ain’t a patch on me
C
Cause you’re in California
G D Em
And I'm in London city
C
Tell me what I have done
G D Em
To deserve this, Oh-oh
C
Cause you’re in California
G D Em
And I'm in London city
C
Tell me what I have done
G D (Em)
To deserve this, Oh-oh
How to play California
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.