Like A California King
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: FCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Everclear
(From the 1997 Album SO MUCH FOR THE AFTERGLOW)
[Intro]
F
[Verse 1]
F
I see you have made yourself a brand new life
F
Ooh, such a cool blue star with a bright new shine
F
I see you wear your checkered past
G
Just like a shining suit of gold
Bb F
I know you think you look so special
[Verse 2]
F
I am told you have found yourself a brand new time
F
Watch the world stand still as the years go by
F
I know you think you are new and different
G
But it makes no sense to me
Bb F
There is nothing new about you
Dm G
Just another self-made man
Bb F
There is nothing new that I can see
Dm G
Enjoy it while you can
Bb F
I know you think you look so special
[Bridge]
Db F
What makes you think you are so special?
Db F
What makes you think you are unique?
Db C Bb
I see you smile and I get angry
Dm G Bb F
As I watch you go colossal like a California king
F
All these Californians coming up here and changing everything
F
They're just a bunch of carpetbaggers and I wished they'd all just go. (Go!)
[Verse 3]
F
I hear you gave the world a brand new voice
F
Such a happy melody with a new wave whine
F
Yeah, I see you hide behind your own noise
G
I think I've seen enough
Bb F
I will find you in the crowded room
Dm G
I will knock you off your feet
Bb F
I will burn you just like teenage love
Dm G
I will eat you just like meat
Bb F
I will break you into pieces
Dm G
Hold you up for all the world to see
Bb F
Yeah, what makes you think you are better than me?
[Bridge]
Db C F
What makes you think you're better?
Db C F
What makes you think you are complete?
Db C F Db
What makes you think you are the only one immune to falling down?
C
Why can't you see?
Bb Dm G
I see you fall and I get happy
Bb
I will watch you burn like fire
F
I will watch you burn like a California king
F
(I will watch you burn like a California king)
[Outro]
F
A California king
F
I will watch you burn like a California king
F
I will watch you burn like a California king
F
Mmm, I will watch you burn
F
Yes, I will watch you burn
F
Like a California
F
California king
F
Yeah, I will watch you burn like a California king
How to play Like A California King
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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.