Hollywood, California
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Capo 1st fret
INTRO:
Em-C-D-Em-C-D
VERSE 1:
She had (Em)stars in her eyes
In her (Bm)dreams every night
So she (G)packed her bags and
(C)Took a ride out to (D)Hollywood(Dsus)(D)(Dsus2)(D)
She (Em)took the town by storm
a(Bm)nother star was born
now (G)she don't come back (C)here
To see us (D)anymore from Hollywood, Cali(G)fornia
CHORUS:
(G)She's up there on the silver screen
(Bm)Her face in every magazine
(Em)they said she'd (C)never make it
But I (D)knew she would in Hollywood, Cali(G)fornia
I wonder if she thinks of me
(Bm)And how good we used to be
(Em)But then (C)why would she when
(D)Life's so good in Hollywood, Cali(Em)fornia
Em-C-D
VERSE 2:
I thought for (Em)sure we'd settle down
Right (Bm)here in our home town
(G)Find ourselves a (C)little house
And raise (D)a family
Oh, But (Em)she had other plans
She'd (Bm)love to see me dance
And there's (G)just some that you (C)can't do here
That I (D)guess you can in Hollywood, Cali(G)fronia
CHORUS (Change the last "Em" to a "G")
INSTUMENTAL:
G-D-Em-C-A
BRIDGE:
(A)She called me last (C)night
She said "I know it's past mid(G)night,
But could you be on the next (D)flight?
(G)Cause I need you here
(Bm)I need to feel you near
(Em)I've cried (C)so many tears (D)since
I came to Hollywood, Cali(G)fornia"
CHORUS 2:
(G)"All of my sweetest dreams
(Bm)They don't mean anything
(Em)for if (C)you're not here with (D)me
in Hollywood, Cali(G)fornia"
G-C-D
Hollywood, Cali(Em)fornia
OUTRO:
Em-C-D-Em-C-D
How to play Hollywood, California
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.