California Daze
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Structure:
Intro - Verse1 - Chorus - Intro - Verse2 - Chorus - Chorus bis - Solo - Outro
Intro/Verses/Outro:
A Amaj7 A7 A7sus4 * Bm A E E7sus4 * (x2)
Chorus:
Bm E Bm E
Bm E C#m F#m
Bm A E
Chorus bis + Solo:
Bm A E A E F#m (x4)
Bm A E
For the intro and verse, you can go with a finger picking for these chords:
A Amaj7 A7 A7sus4 * Bm A E E7sus4 *
and trying to fit the melody where * is indicated.
I think there is no need for a real tab, the arpeggio is relatively simple.
Capo: Dont use a capo if you want to play like the original song.
But I prefer having a capo on the 3rd fret (for example), its easier for me to sing.
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PEACE - California Daze,
Chords, standard tuning, no capo:
{Intro:}
A Amaj7 A7 A7sus4 * Bm A E E7sus4 *
{Verse 1:}
A Amaj7 A7 A7sus4 *
Heres one for the diamonds in the dark (California Daze)
Bm A E E7sus4 *
And all the people in the park (Never feels the same)
A Amaj7 A7 A7sus4 *
Especially for the amblers in the gloom (its the darkest gloom)
Bm A E E7sus4 *
And all the feathers feeling blue
[Refrão]Bm E
Oooooh, she tastes like sunlight
Bm E
And shes always gonna be there, in the back of your mind
Bm E
Oooooh, Is there time to rewind?
C#m F#m
Were you born to live, or born to die?
Bm A E
Forget and forgive, theres a place you can live
{Intro:}
A Amaj7 A7 A7sus4 * Bm A E E7sus4 *
{Verse 2:}
A Amaj7 A7 A7sus4 *
Go and watch the pretty girls in town (California daze)
Bm A E E7sus4 *
When youre feeling kind of down (Never feels the same)
A Amaj7 A7 A7sus4 *
Lean in to a California Daze (Its the darkest gloom)
Bm A E E7sus4 *
Its always been the fastest way
[Refrão]Bm E
Oooooh, she tastes like sunlight
Bm E
And shes always gonna be there, in the back of your mind
Bm E
Oooooh, Is there time to rewind?
C#m F#m
Were you born to live, or born to die?
Bm A E
Forget and forgive, theres a place you can live
[Refrão]Bm A E
Oooooh, she tastes like sunlight
A E F#m
And shes always gonna be there, in the back of your mind
Bm A E
Oooooh, Is there time to rewind?
A E F#m
Were you born to live, or born to die?
{Solo:}
Bm A E A E F#m (x2)
Bm A E
Forget and forgive, theres a place you can live
{Outro:}
A Amaj7 A7 A7sus4 * Bm A E E7sus4 *
How to play California Daze
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 A. 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.