California Quake
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Intro
C Am Em F
C Am Em F
[Verso 1]
C Am
You always said I'd lose my mind
Em F
Living in this world of mine
C Am
Now that you're gone it's hard to tell
Em F
What's even real so I tell myself
Am G
I'll be alright, I'll be okay
F C Dm
If I just see it some other way...
[Refrão]
N.C. F
This ain't no hurt I'm feelin'
G C
It's just the whiskey ain't kicked in
F
That ain't your name I'm screamin'
G C
It's just the howlin' of the wind
F
These ain't no tears I'm cryin', no
G Am
It's just some temporary rain
F
This ain't my world that's shakin', babe
G C Am Em F
It's just a Cali..fornia quake
[Verso 2]
C Am
It's all smoky mirrors I'm starin' in
Em F
And my half-empty glass is full again
C Am
And if you heard any differently
Em F
I'm over you gettin' over me
Am G
Yeah I'm alright, that's how it goes
F C Dm
If you woulda stuck around you'd know
[Refrão]
F
This ain't no hurt I'm feelin'
G C
It's just the whiskey ain't kicked in
F
That ain't your name I'm screamin'
G C
It's just the howlin' of the wind
F
These ain't no tears I'm cryin', no
G Am
It's just some temporary rain
F
This ain't my world that's shakin', babe
G C
It's just a Cali..fornia quake
{Instrumental}
({C}) Am Em F
C Am Em F
[Refrão]
G F
These ain't no tears I'm cryin', no
G Am
It's just some temporary rain
F
This ain't my world that's shakin', babe
G C Am Em F
It's just a Cali..fornia quake ...Mmm...
C Am Em F C
Cali..fornia quake
How to play California Quake
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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.