Californio
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[Refrão]
Eb Ab Eb
Blow ye winds, hi hey, Blow ye winds, hi ho.
Bb7
There's plenty of gold so I've been told, in Californio.
Eb Ab Eb
Blow ye winds, hi hey, Blow ye winds, hi ho.
Bb7
There's plenty of gold so I've been told, in Californio.
[Verso 1]
Eb Bb7
It's a bully ship and a bully crew; Ladies, say ladies.
Eb Bb7 Eb
A bully mate and a Captain, too; Sing, Ladies, sing.
[Refrão]
Eb Ab Eb
Blow ye winds, hi hey, Blow ye winds, hi ho.
Bb7
There's plenty of gold so I've been told, in Californio.
[Verso 2]
Eb Bb7
We left New York on a Monday morn; Ladies, say ladies.
Eb Bb7 Eb
Two years later we're 'round the Horn; Sing, Ladies, sing.
[Refrão]
Eb Ab Eb
Blow ye winds, hi hey, Blow ye winds, hi ho.
Bb7
There's plenty of gold so I've been told, in Californio.
[Verso 3]
Eb Bb7
Captain's daughter was an alful sight; Ladies, say ladies.
Eb Bb7 Eb
She weren't bad lookin' late at night; Sing, Ladies, sing.
[Refrão]
Eb Ab Eb
Blow ye winds, hi hey, Blow ye winds, hi ho.
Bb7
There's plenty of gold so I've been told, in Californio.
[Verso 4]
Eb Bb7
Aint got a nickle and I aint got a dime; Ladies, say ladies.
Eb Bb7 Eb
Now! let's all sing it one more time; Sing, Ladies, sing.
[Refrão]
Eb Ab Eb
Blow ye winds, hi hey, Blow ye winds, hi ho.
Bb7
There's plenty of gold so I've been told, in Californio.
Eb Ab Eb
Blow ye winds, hi hey, Blow ye winds, hi ho.
Bb7
There's plenty of gold so I've been told, in Californio.
How to play Californio
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 Eb. 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.