California
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Outro
C#m B E A
verse 1
C#m B E A
I've been on the phone, sitting all alone, missing ya
C#m B E A
You be on Patron, losing self control, living up
Pre-Chorus
C#m B
They say you live, you learn
E A
But it's hard to learn when you fall out
C#m B
You left me and it hurts
E A
Bandaids, they don't work and I'm all out
Chorus
C#m B
Ooh, you never pick up and I've been tryna call ya
E A
Lately I've been roaming the streets of California
C#m B
Looking for your red lips, got some roses for ya
E A
I've been running circles, I'm lost in California
Post-Chorus
C#m
Got me turning sticks and stones
B
Got me breaking every bone
E A
Got me out here looking for ya
C#m B
Babe, you never pick up and I've been tryna call ya
E A
Lately I've been roaming the streets of California
verse 2
C#m B E A
I've been counting stars on top of my car, wishing ya
C#m B E A
Would call me back and talk, mend this broken heart, giving up
Pre-Chorus
C#m B
They say you live, you learn
E A
But it's hard to learn when you fall out
C#m B
You left me and it hurts
E A
Pills, they don't work and I'm all out
Chorus
C#m B
Ooh, you never pick up and I've been tryna call ya
E A
Lately I've been roaming the streets of California
C#m B
Looking for your red lips, got some roses for ya
E A
I've been running circles, I'm lost in California
Post-Chorus
C#m
Got me turning sticks and stones
B
Got me breaking every bone
E A
Got me out here looking for ya
C#m B
Babe, you never pick up and I've been tryna call ya
E A
Lately I've been roaming the streets of California
C#m B E A
And ah, I've been running 'round in California
C#m B E A
And ah, I've been running 'round in California
Bridge
C#m B E A
If someone love you, let 'em go
C#m B
Don't try to make fire in the snow
E A
The longer you wait, the fire grows
C#m B E A
If someone love you, let 'em go
C#m B
Don't try to make fire in the snow
E A
The longer you wait, the fire grows, grows
Chorus
C#m B
Ooh, you never pick up and I've been tryna call ya
E A
Lately I've been roaming the streets of California
C#m B
Looking for your red lips, got some roses for ya
E A
I've been running circles, I'm lost in California
Post-Chorus
C#m
Got me turning sticks and stones
B
Got me breaking every bone
E A
Got me out here looking for ya
C#m B
Babe, you never pick up and I've been tryna call ya
E A
Lately I've been roaming the streets of California
Post-Chorus 2
C#m B
I've been running California
E A
And ah, I've been running 'round in California
C#m B
I've been running 'round
E A
And ah, I've been running 'round in California
Outro
C#m B E A
x2
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 C#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.