California Line
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste:
5th traste
As recorded by Rob Baird
(2023 release)
Capo 5th fret.
If you don't want to use a capo transpose +5 steps.
[Intro]
Em G D Em
[Verse 1]
Em G
Just this side of the California line
D Em
Breaking down too many times
G
Gone so far that you can't get back
D Em
Disappearing like a desert fade into the black
Cadd9 G D
You are always there in the back of my mind
[Chorus]
Cadd9
Now I'm holding on to you
G
Letting go of all the rest
D
Got a pocket full of reasons
Em
I never should've left
Cadd9
All that's left of you
G
All that's left to do
D
Fight that feeling inside
Cadd9
Happens every time
G D Dsus4
I cross the California line
[Verse 2]
Em7 G
Motel room off the 405
D Em7
You can't say that we didn't try
G
Get back to how it used to be
D Em7
What you want, what you need
Cadd9 G D
Cause you are always there in the back of my mind
[Chorus]
Cadd9
Now I'm holding on to you
G
Letting go of all the rest
D
Got a pocket full of reasons
Em
I never should've left
Cadd9
All that's left of you
G
All that's left to do
D
Fight that feeling inside
Cadd9
Happens every time
G D
I cross the California line
Cadd9
Happens every time
G D
I cross the California line
[Bridge]
Em
Like the turning of the wheel
D C
We all know how it feels to start
Em
Wish I didn't fall
D/F# C D
Wish I didn't fall so hard, yeah
[Chorus]
Cadd9
Now I'm holding on to you
G
Letting go of all the rest
D
Got a pocket full of reasons
Em
I never should've left
Cadd9
All that's left of you
G
All that's left to do
D
Fight that feeling inside
Cadd9
Happens every time
[Outro]
G D
I cross the California line
Cadd9
Happens every time
G D
I cross the California line
Cadd9
Happens every time
G D
I cross the California line
Cadd9
Happens every time
G D Cadd9 G D Cadd9 G D
I cross the California line
How to play California Line
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.