California Dreaming
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Capo IV
Intro: Am E7
E7 Am G F
All the leaves are brown All the leaves are brown
G E7 E
and the sky is grey And the sky is gray
F C E7 Am
I've been for a walk I've been for a walk
F E7 E
on a winter's day On a winter's day
Am G F
I'd be safe and warm I d be safe and warm
G E7 E
if I was in L.A if I was in L.A.
Am G F
California Dreamin' California dreaming
G E E7
on such a winter's day
Am G F
Stopped into a church
G E E7
I passed along the way
G Am G Am
Well, I got down on my knees - Got down on my knees
E E7 E
And I pretend to pray - I pretend to pray
Am G F
You know the preacher likes the cold - Preacher likes the cold
G E E7 E
He knows I'm gonna stay - Knows I'm gonna stay
Am G F
California dreaming - California dreaming
G Am E
On such a winter's day
break
E7 Am G F
All the leaves are brown All the leaves are brown
G E7 E
and the sky is grey And the sky is gray
F C E7 Am
I've been for a walk I've been for a walk
F E7 E
on a winter's day On a winter's day
Am G F
If I didn t tell her if I didn t tell her
G E7 E
I could leave today I could leave today
Am G F
California Dreamin' California dreaming
G Am G F
on such a winter's day California dreaming
G Am G F
on such a winter's day California dreaming
G Am G F
on such a winter's day California dreaming
G Am
on such a winter's day . . .
How to play California Dreaming
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.