California
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Intro:
F G C F
F G C
C F G
I want you to move to California for yourself,
C Dm7
I want you to find whatever your heart needs,
Dm7 F G C
I want you to move to California for yourself, but not for me.
C F G
I want you to go out there and find somebody else,
C Dm7
I want him to treat you like I know he should,
Dm7 F G C
I want you to find somebody new for yourself, if not for me.
C F G
C Dm7
Dm7 F G C
C F G
all of the feelings that I know you never felt,
C Dm7
and all of the simple words you never said,
Dm7 F G C
I want you to keep them like a secret to yourself, they re not for me.
C Dm7 F G
I want you to wander silent past my outstretched arms,
C Dm7 F
I want you to hide yourself from all I see,
F Am G C
and though my heart will fight until its dying breath, you re not for me.
C F G
C Dm7
Dm7 F G C
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 F. 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.