California
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D G
Beige little boxes
D D
in a row Neighbors
G
and friends that
D
you don't know
Here's a form go
G
wait in line Can't
you see I'm doing
Em
fine It's what
D
I've always wanted
D G
Two little kids out
D D
on the lawn Once we
G D
had love now it's gone
Good things haven't
G
happened yet I'm empty
Em
as a movie set It's
D
what I've always wanted
[Refrão]D G
Hey here's to you
D A D
California Beautiful
G D A
haze of suburbia
Bm G
Living in the perfect
D
weather Spending time
A Bm
inside together Hey
G D A G D G D
here's to you California
verse 2: Mark
D G
Wearing all black
D
out on the beach
D G
Faces I've seen
D
in magazines
Let's take a walk
G
out on the pier
Watch the shoreline
Em
disappear It's what
D
I've always wanted
[Refrão]Bm G
Hey here's to you
D A Bm
California Beautiful
G D A
haze of suburbia
Bm G
Living in the perfect
D
weather Spending time
A Bm
inside together Hey
G D A G(hold)
here's to you California
Bridge: Repeat x4
Mark:
Bm G
Na na na na na
D
na na na na
Matt:
A
woah ohh
[Refrão]Bm G
Hey here's to you
D A Bm
California Beautiful
G D A
haze of suburbia
Bm G
Living in the perfect
D
weather Spending time
A Bm
inside together Hey
G D A G G(hold)
here's to you California
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 D. 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.