California
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Intro
Bmaj7
[Verso 1]
Bmaj7
California’s killing me
C#m7 C#m7/F#
She’s outside waiting in a Cherokee
Bmaj7
Wasted hours on a Ouija board
C#m7 D#m7 D#7
I got more friends here than I can afford
G#m7 Gaug G#m7/F Gaug/E C#m7 C#7
Maybe for tonight green lights will align down Sunset
[Refrão]
B E/B
Jumped into a dream and drove
B6 D#dim7
Got to the beach almost
E/G# C#7 F#sus4 F#
Don’t let the clouds stop us now ‘cause I adore ya
B E/B
I wanna fly, I wanna float
B6 C#7
So I’m coming down your coast
E/G#
Trying to breathe here
C#7 F#sus4 F# Bmaj7
How come no one warns you, California
[Verso 2]
Bmaj7
Fourteen freaks on a magic bus
C#m7 C#m7/F#
That’s not exactly how I pictured us
Bmaj7
Hanging out by the golden door
C#m7 D#m7 D#7
There’s something missing here I can’t ignore
G#m7 Gaug G#m7/F Gaug/E C#m7 C#7
No one understands your circles in the sand like me
[Refrão]
B E/B
Jumped into a dream and drove
B6 D#dim7
Got to the beach almost
E/G# C#7 F#sus4 F#
Don’t let the clouds stop us now ‘cause I adore ya
B E/B
I wanna fly, I wanna float
B6 C#7
So I’m coming down your coast
E/G#
Trying to breathe here
C#7 F#sus4 F# Bmaj7
How come no one warns you, California, California
[Ponte]
A G#m G#M7 G#m7 G#m6 C#m7 D#m7 E
[Refrão]
B E/B
Jumped into a dream and drove
B6 D#dim7
Got to the beach almost
E/G# C#7 F#sus4 F#
Don’t let the clouds stop us now ‘cause I adore ya
B E/B
I wanna fly, I wanna float
B6 C#7
So I’m coming down your coast
E/G#
Trying to breathe here
C#7 F#sus4 F# Bmaj7
How come no one warns you, California...
How to play California
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bmaj7. 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.