California
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Intro: D
verse 1
D F
You in the water and me in the wine
D G
girl just watching you swiming works my heart overtime
D
and the sun shines so brightly
F * Am Gm Dm
theres not a care in the world in Cal-i-forn-ia
Bb Am Gm F * Am Gm Dm
you are home sweet home to me in Cal-i-forn-ia
Bb G D
verse 2
Am D F
Blue in the morning and a top for two
D
Lord if we leave here for Heaven
G
why it'll be too soon
D
Oh sunshine so brightly
F *Am Gm Dm
Lord theres not a care in the world in Cal-i-forn-ia
Bb F Gm F *Am Gm Dm
You are home sweet home to me in Cal-i-forn-ia
Bb G D Banjo riff
verse 3
D
Down where I come from
F
It's just dust bowl and dreams
D G
Lord in California forever it seems
D
and the sunshines so brightly
F *Am Gm Dm
Lord theres not a care in the world in Cal-i-forn-ia
Bb Am Gm F *Am Gm Dm
You.... are home sweet home to me in Cal-i-forn-ia
Bb G D
verse 4
D F D G
la la la la do do doo a la la la do do doo
D
and the sunshines so brightly
F *Am Gm Dm
Lord theres not a care in the world in Cal-i-forn-ia
Bb Am Gm F *Am Gm Dm
you.... are home sweet home to me Lord in Cal-i-forn-ia
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 D. 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.