California Sober
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[Intro ]
Em
(As long as you keep callin'
Em
Baby I'll call right back
C Am D
You're my favorite substance)
[Verso 1]
Em
What kinda girl sips from a fifth?
C
I shoulda known it from a kiss
Am D
Knew you were trouble, but I stayed (whoa-oh-oh-oh)
Em
I had to have you every night
C
Held onto you just like a vice
Am D
So I could feel you in my veins
Em
Oh, I kept findin' myself comin'
C
Back, comin' back for more
D
I had to cut you cold
[Refrão]
Em
Well, I finally gotten sober off
G
This drug that I call you
Am C D
Yeah, I turned that bottle over but the feelin's absolute
Em G
Cause when the nights keep gettin' colder, I need a little, hit of you
Am C D Em
That's why I keep comin' over, you're my California sober
[Verso 2]
Em G
Oh, what's the harm in just a taste?
Am
It always starts the same old way
C
Need just a hit and I'll be fine
D
And then I'll be on my
Em
Way like I don't need that
G Am
Like I ain't some old sorry fiend
C D
That's bound to relapse every time you rain
[Refrão]
Em
Well, I finally gotten sober off
G
This drug that I call you
Am C D
Yeah, I turned that bottle over but the feelin's absolute
Em G
Cause when the nights keep gettin' colder, I need a little, hit of you
Am C D Em
That's why I keep comin' over, you're my California sober
G
(As long as you keep callin'
Am
Baby I'll call right back)
C
(You're my favorite substance)
D Em
You're my California sober
G
(As long as you keep callin'
Am
Baby, I come running right back)
C D
(You're my favorite substance)
Out-Chorus
Em
Well, I finally gotten sober off
G
This drug that I call you
Am C D
Yeah, I turned that bottle over but the feelin's absolute
Em G
Cause when the nights keep gettin' colder, I need a little, hit of you
Am C D Em
That's why I keep comin' over, you're my California sober
G
(As long as you keep callin'
Am
Baby I'll call right back
C
You're my favorite substance)
D Em
You're my California sober
G
(As long as you keep callin'
Am
Baby I'll call right back
C
You're my favorite substance)
D N.C.
You're my California sober
How to play California Sober
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.