California Girls
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INTRO
C Bb
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verse 1
G G7
Well East coast girls are hip I really dig those styles they wear
C C7
And the Southern girls with the way they talk
D7
They knock me out when I'm down there
verse 2
G G7
The Mid-West farmer's daughters really make you feel alright
C C7
And the Northern girls with the way they kiss
D7
They keep their boyfriends warm at night
Chorus
G Am7
I wish they all could be California
F Gm7
I wish they all could be California
Eb Fm7 G
I wish they all could be California girls
verse 3
G G7
The West coast has the sunshine and the girls all get so tanned
C C7
I dig a French bikini on Hawaii island dolls
D7
By a palm tree in the sand
verse 4
G G7
I been all around this great big world and I've seen all kinds of girls
C C7
Yeah, but I couldn't wait to get back to the States
D7
Back to the cutest girls in the world
Chorus
G Am7
I wish they all could be California
F Gm7
I wish they all could be California
Eb Fm7 G
I wish they all could be California girls
BREAK
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OUTRO
G Am7
I wish they all could be California girls (x4 end on G)
How to play California Girls
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.