California
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INTRO: D Bm D Bm
D Bm
Don't you know baby I'm a leading man
G A
I dig down deep when I say I love you
D Bm
Well I can hold my own with the best of them
G
I guarantee you, you never seen nothin'
Bm D
Nothin' like this again
D
California say that you love me
Bm
From all the darkness I couldn't break through
D Bm G A
Now, I miss the ocean when I go to sleep
D Bm G A
Oh man, it's gonna break my heart
D Bm D Bm ... (solo)
D Bm
Don't you know that I did the things I could
G A
I rubbed your back when you were sleeping
D Bm
But all along baby it was understood
G
That you were leaving, absolutely
A D
The very first day we met
D
California say that you miss me
Bm
From all the darkness I couldn't break through
D
I'm gonna miss you
Bm
I'm gonna miss you
D
I'm gonna miss you
D Bm D Bm .. (another solo)
D
I'm gonna miss ya
Bm
I'm gonna miss you
D
I'm gonna miss ya
Bm D
I'm gonna miss you
Bm
D Bm
I'M GONNA MISS YOOUU!!
D Bm D Bm D..(fade out)
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.