California Dreaming
View chords used in this chart
Intro: B E
Am7 G6 F6 G6 E E11 E
All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray
Am7 G6 F6 E E11 E
I've been for a walk on a winter's day
Am7 G6 F6 G6 E E11 E
I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A.
Am7 G6 F6 E E11 E
California Dreaming on such a winter's day
Am7 G6 F6 G6 E E11 E
Stopped into a church I passed along the way
Am7 G6 F6 E E11 E
Well, I got down on my knees and I pretend to pray
Am7 G6 F6 G6 E E11 E
You know the preacher likes the cold He knows I'm gonna stay
Am7 G6 F6 E E11 E
California dreaming on such a winter's day
Instrumental Solo: Am7 G6 F6 G6 E E11 E Am7 G6 F6 E E11 E
E Am7 G6 F6 G6 E E11 E
All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray
Am7 G6 F6 E E11 E
I've been for a walk on a winter's day
Am7 G6 F6 G6 E E11 E
If I didn't tell her I could leave today
Am7 G6 F6 E E11 E
California dreaming on such a winter's day
How to play California Dreaming
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 B. 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.