Goddam California
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Intro: Am G F
Am G F
It ain't the weather, that brings you down
Am G F
The darkest shadows I've ever found
Am G F
Somewhere down along these streets of gold
Am G F G
My dreams like property I bought and sold
C G F
Goddam California
C G F
I'll miss my Tennessee
C G F
Nobody here will ever want you
Am G F G
Just how cold it all could be
Am G F
Now the canyons and the boulevards
Am G F
The loneliness has never been far
Am G F
I see their faces as they turn away
Am G F G
The old ones disappear while the young ones stay
C G F
Goddam California
C G F
I'll miss my Tennessee
C G F
Nobody here will ever want you
Am G F G
Just how cold it all could be
Em F C
Nobody ever wants to go
Em F C
Nobody ever wants to leave
Em F C
Nobody tells you who they are
G Am F G
Only who they want to be
C G F
Goddam California
C G F
I'll miss my Tennessee
C G F
Nobody here will ever want you
Am G F
Just how cold it all could be
Am G F
Just how cold it all could be
Am G F
Just how cold it all could be
How to play Goddam California
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.