California Christmas (feat. Alan Doyle, Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies & The Sheepdogs)
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Intro
E G#m A B
[Verso 1]
E
I've been looking at the rain and snow
G#m
Wonderin' should I stay or should I go?
A
This winter, leave it all behind
B
'Cause California, you've been on my mind
[Ponte]
E G#m
I can picture myself Christmas morning on Sunset Boulevard
A
Sittin' back, soakin' up the Sun
B
This year, gonna have some fun
[Refrão]
G C D
I've been dreamin' of a California Christmas
G C D
Every day you know the Sun is gonna shine
G C D
We'll be havin' us a California Christmas
[Verso 2]
E
Palm trees wavin' in the breeze
G#m
Lots of presents for you and me
A
Just imagine, it could be so cool
B
Hangin' mistletoe by the pool
[Ponte]
E G#m
There's a feelin' you get Christmas morning wherever you will be
A
I'll be there walkin' in the sand
B
Even Santa Claus will have a tan
[Refrão]
G C D
I've been dreamin' of a California Christmas
G C D
Every day you know the Sun is gonna shine
G C D
We'll be havin' us a California Christmas
E G#m A B
E G#m A B
[Verso 3]
E
Now it's winter all around the world
G#m
I been watchin' California girls
A
When the snow is fallin' everywhere
B
I'll be sniffin' that Pacific air
[Ponte]
E G#m
When you open your eyes Christmas morning, there'll be a surprise
A
Instead of Rudolph and the rest of the herd
B
I'll see St. Nick drivin' a Thunderbird
[Refrão]
G C D
I've been dreamin' of a California Christmas
G C D
Every day you know the Sun is gonna shine
G C D
We'll be havin' us a California Christmas
[Refrão]
A D E
I've been dreamin' of a California Christmas
A D E
Every day you know the Sun is gonna shine
A D E
We'll be havin' us a California Christmas
A D E E A
I've been dreamin' of a California Christmas
How to play California Christmas (feat. Alan Doyle, Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies & The Sheepdogs)
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 E. 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.