La
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Intro
Bb Dm Bb Dm F C/E F Bb C
Bb Dm Bb Dm F C/E F Bb
Bb Dm Bb Dm F C/E F Bb C Dm
[Verso 1]
Dm
There's a city in the west of the USA
Bb C Dm
It's the city of the angels, called LA
Dm
Girls look pretty and the air is tastin' sweet
Bb C Dm
California dreams, in anyone you meet
A
There's no yesterday, we're livin' for today
Bb C
California, we are here to stay
[Refrão]
Dm Bb
Hey you, yes, we're going down
Gm Dm
It's been a long way coming back to LA
C Dm Bb
I said, hey you, yes, we're going down
Gm Dm
It's been a long way coming back to LA
[Verso 2]
Dm
It must be heaven, for an angel never weeps
Bb C Dm
They forget about time and don't care about satin sheets
Dm
No one's unhappy and it hits you right away
Bb C Dm
You can let it go, thumbs up for LA
A
85° degrees, souls never freeze
Bb C
California, we are here to stay
[Refrão]
Dm Bb
Hey you, yes, we're going down
Gm Dm
It's been a long way coming back to LA
C Dm Bb
I said, hey you, yes, we're going down
Gm Dm
It's been a long way coming back to LA
{Solo}
Cm Bb Cm Bb G Cm
Dm Bb C Dm C
Dm Bb C Dm C
Dm Bb C Dm
[Ponte]
A
85° degrees, souls never freeze
Bb C
California, we are here to stay
[Refrão]
Dm Bb
Hey you, yes, we're going down
Gm Dm
It's been a long way coming back to LA
C Dm Bb
I said, hey you, yes, we're going down
Gm Dm
It's been a long way coming back to LA
Dm Bb
Hey you, yes, we're going down
Gm C Dm Bb Gm Dm
It's been a long way to LA
Dm Bb
Hey you, yes, we're going down
Gm Dm
It's been a long way coming back to LA
C Dm Bb
I said, hey you, yes, we're going down
Gm Dm
It's been a long way coming back to LA
How to play La
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.