California
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capo 5
Intro:
G C Em C
verse 1:
G C Em C
Tell me secrets, cause I know you’re scared
G D
And you dream, of California tonight
G C Em C
If you wait up I could meet you there
G D
And we could be, in California tonight
Chorus:
G
When everything that I can see, goes
C
Dark I feel you here with me,
Em D C
And I, I’m holding on to you
G
When shadows try to swallow me
C
You’re the only light I’ll ever need
Em D C
And I, I’m holding on to you
verse 2:
G C Em C
Tell me all this, was another lie
G D
And what it’s like, in California tonight
G C Em C
Where the sunsets in a perfect sky
G D
I wanna be, in California tonight
Repeat Chorus
Bridge:
Em C
Salt in the air , blood in my veins
Em D C
No more black clouds , just colourful days
Em C
Salt in the air , blood in my veins
Em D C
No more black clouds , just colourful days
Instrumental (Optional): Intro (slow)
Repeat Chorus
Outro:
G C Em C
Tell me secrets, cause I know you’re scared
G D
And you dream, of California tonight
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 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.