California
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[Verso 1]
D G
Coffee and cigarette, smoke in our eyes
Em
We were watching the world
G
When it turned off its lights
D G
And all I want is everything to feel alright
Em G
But time is a hard hill to climb
D
Sometimes
[Refrão]
G
Carry on California
Em G
You'll be alright without me around
D G
Carry on California
Em
I was so young when I met you
G
I don't want to let you down
{Break}
D G Em G
[Verso 2]
D G
So what will become of the dreamer in me
Em G
The curious kid with a trick up his sleeve
D G
"Over the mountains and under the stars"
Em G
A drunken man sings in the back of a bar
[Refrão]
G
Carry on California
Em G
You'll be alright without me around
D G
Carry on California
Em
I was so young when I met you
G
I don't want to let you down
{Break}
D G Em G {x2}
[Verso 3]
{D}
You worry about the weather
N.C.
But you're doing fine
{Em} {G}
Just bury your head in your work for a while
{D} {G}
And wait for the sun to become like a child
G
You know that time is a tall tree to climb
G
Sometimes
[Refrão]
D G
Carry on California
Em G
You'll be alright without me around
D G
Carry on California
Em
I was so young when I met you
G
I don't want to let you down
D G
(Carry on California) California
Em G D
You'll be alright without me, alright without me around
D G
(Carry on California) California
Em
I was so young when I met you
G
I don't want to let you down
D G
(Carry on California)
Em G D
You'll be alright without me, alright without me around
D G
(Carry on California)
Em
I was so young when I met you
G D
I don't want to let you down
Outro
G
California
Em G
You'll be alright without me, right
{D} {G}
Carry on California
{Em}
I was so young when I met you
{G}
I don't want to let you down
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.