California Sober
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[Verso 1]
A E Bm
Cashin' in my chips for forgiveness
A E Bm
Trading in my shame for perspective
A E Bm
Tired of bein' known for my sickness
A E Bm
It didn't work, I'm tryin' something different, I
[Pré-Refrão]
D
Healing got me lookin' for freedom
E
Happiness it used to be fleeting
F#m
History was always repeating
C#m
Not anymore
[Refrão]
A E
I'm California sober
Bm A
It doesn't have to mean the growin' part is over
E Bm A
No, it ain't black or white, it's all of the colors
E Bm
That I only just discovered
A
Now I'm California sober
E Bm A E Bm
California sober (Ahh, I)
[Verso 2]
A E Bm
Used to live in fear of always slipping
A E Bm
But living for perfection isn't living, I
A E Bm
I ran a little slower, now I'm tripping, I
A E Bm
A beautiful and magical beginning, I
[Pré-Refrão]
D
Healing got mе lookin' for freedom
E
Happiness, it used to be fleeting
F#m
History was always rеpeating
C#m
Not anymore
[Refrão]
A E
I'm California sober
Bm A
It doesn't have to mean the growin' part is over
E Bm A
No, it ain't black or white, it's all of the colors
E Bm
That I only just discovered
A
Now I'm California sober
E Bm
California sober
[Ponte]
F#m E
Trading judgment for freedom
A Bm
Found somethin' new to believe in
F#m E
Somethin' inside of me screaming
A Bm F#m
"Don't be so hard on yourself"
E
Look up, somethin' has shifted
A Bm
My heavy spirit is lifted
F#m E D
I found myself
[Refrão]
A E
I'm California sober
Bm A
It doesn't have to mean the growin' part is over
E Bm
No, it ain't black or white,
A
it's all of the colors (Yeah, yeah)
E Bm
That I only just discovered
A
Now I'm California sober
E Bm
California sober
A E Bm A
I, California sober, I
E Bm A
California sober
How to play California Sober
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 A. 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.