California Road
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Intro:
G C
G C
[Verso 1]
G C
She left a light on in the window
G D
She left the coffee on the stove
G C
She left your faithless ways behind her
G D G
When she took off down California Road
[Verso 2]
G C
She laid out your cheater's slippers
G D
She laid out your liar's robe
C C
She laid rest to her old memories
G D G
When she took off down California Road
[Refrão]
D G
California Road kept on calling
D G
Every night that she sat home alone
Em D C
Trying not to hear it while she pushed back all her tears
G D G
Now she's down that California Road and gone
Interlude:
Em D C
G D G
[Verso 3]
G C
She never chanced a look over her shoulder
G D
She knew the time had come, she had to go
G C
Well I hope she finds the things that she's been needing
G D G
Somewhere down that California Road
[Refrão]
D G
California Road kept on calling
D G
Every night that she sat home alone
Em D C
Trying not to hear it while she pushed back all her tears
G D G
Now she's down that California Road and gone
Outro:
D G
California Road kept on calling
D G
Every night that she sat home alone
Em D C
Trying not to hear it while she pushed back all her tears
G D G
Now she's down that California Road and gone
How to play California Road
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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.