I Remember California
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Main Riff from _Guitar for the Practicing Musician_
Riff #2 from Chris Bray (cbray@comp.uark.edu)
Riff #3 from Driver 9 (gt3677a@prism.gatech.edu)
{Main Riff}:
E-------------------------------|
B----1p0-1p0----------3--1p0----|
G-------------------------------|
D-------------------------------|
A-------------2-3---------------|
e--0---------------1------------|
{Riff #2}:
E--0------------|
B-----0---------|
G--------4------|
D---------------|
A---------------|
e---------------|
{Riff #3}:
e----------------------5--7------5--7-----------------------|
B---------7-----5-------------5-----------------------------| repeat
G-----/4-----/4-----4---------------------------------------| several
D-----------------------------------------------------------| times
A-----------------------------------------------------------|
E-----------------------------------------------------------|
Intro: Main Riff (x 4)
{Bass}
I remember redwood trees, bumper cars and wolverines
The ocean's Trident submarines
Lemons, limes and tangerines
I remember this
I remember traffic jams
Motor boys and girls with tans
Nearly was and almost rans
I remember this
{Main Riff x 4}
{Riff #2}
History is made
{Riff #2} {Riff #2}
History is made to seem unfair
I recall that you were there
{Riff #2}
Golden smile and shining hair
{Riff #2}
I recall it wasn't fair
{Riff #2}
Recollect it wasn't fair
{Riff #2}
Remembering it wasn't fair outside
{Main Riff}
The willow at high tide
The lowest ebb and highest tide
The simple wave I must confide
I guess we took a slow ride
{Riff #3}
I guess it's just a gesture
{Bass}
I remember this defense
Progress fails pacific sense
All those sweet conspiracies
I remember all these things
{Riff #2}
I remember traffic jams
{Riff #2}
Motor boys and girls with tans
{Riff #2}
Nearly was and almost rans
{Riff #2}
I remember this
This
{Main Riff x 4}
{Main Riff}
The willow at high tide
The lowest ebb and highest tide
The simple wave I must confide
I guess we took a slow ride
{Riff #3}
I guess it's just a gesture
At the end of the continent
At the edge of the continent
How to play I Remember 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 E. 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.