California
View chords used in this chart
Capo on 2
He picks the chords and uses a funky fingering for the G chord throughout the song. But just strumming sounds
good too.
Not 100% sure of the chords between the 2nd and 3rd Chorus...
All tabs are relative the capo on the second fret.
Intro:
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e|-----------------------------------------------|
B|----1-0---3----0-1-0-------1-0---3----0-1-0----|
G|---0---0-2----0-----0-----0---0-2----0-----0---|
D|--0----------------------0---------------------|
A|---------------------3----------------------3--|
E|-3-----------0----------3-----------0----------|
G
It was a beer and a burger
D
a conversation and a kiss
Em
that started a fire
G D
lead to a night of holding each other close
Em
through teardrops and desire
C Am
two half broken people heading west
G
shared a motel room
D Em
killed a little emptiness
G C
morning came too soon
Am
on the way
G
to California
Chorus:
C C/A
cant you hear California
G
calling your name
C C/A
a siren's song once you hear it
G
nothing is the same
D Em
made ancient Spaniards sail
D C
made Guthrie ride the rail
Am G
ahhh California
e|------------|
B|----1-0---3-|
G|---0---0-2--|
D|--0---------|
A|------------|
E|-3----------|
G
that highway to freedom
D
became a sweet lost weekend
Em
for me and you
G D
a detour through the mountains up to Santa Fe
Em
with nothing much to do
C Am
you said you're starting over in LA
G
now that he's cut you loose
D Em
I'm heading north of there
G C
don't know why she left that way
Am
I might land in Santa Cruz
G
California
Chorus:
C C/A
Cant you hear California
G
calling your name
C C/A
a siren's song once you hear it
G
nothing is the same
D Em
Called Marilyn Monroe
D C
Made miners rush for gold
Am G
ahhh California
C
I know a year has come and gone
G
and that you've probably moved on
Am D
but girl your memory wont go away
C
I know that this sounds crazy wrong
G
but if you hear this song
Am D
October first meet me in Morro Bay
Chorus:
C C/A
Cant you hear California
G
calling your name
C C/A
a siren's song once you hear it
G
nothing is the same
D Em
she's whispering soft and low
D C
come and hold me close
Am G
ahhh California
in California
California
Intro x4
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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 G. 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.