No California
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: EmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Rick, Pete, and Jeff covering Ilsey's song.
Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv9bw2w53Pw
See if you can pick up some of those Em runs Rick is playing for extra flair
[Intro]
Em
[Verse 1]
Em
We used to drive to the ocean, lie by the waves
Bathe in the moment, now I'm alone
C
I pray for rain to come
Em
Take me away
[Verse 2]
Em
Away from the hills full of promise, streets full of pain
Even in winter, bright sunny days
C
I pray for rain to come
Em
Oh, but it never does
[Chorus]
C D
Gotta get outta here, start a whole new life
G D Em
Gotta go somewhere where the sun don't shine so bright
C D Em
Everything 'round here, everything 'bout this place just brings me down
C D
'Cause there ain't no California without you, without you
Em
Yeah, there ain't no California
C D
Yeah, there ain't no California without you, without you
Em
Yeah, there ain't no California
[Verse 3]
Em
It's cold in your shadow, all that remains
Are ghosts in the desert
C
Should I run away or pray for strength to come?
Em
I'll run away
[Chorus]
C D
Gotta get outta here, start a whole new life
G D Em
Gotta go somewhere where the sun don't shine so bright
C D Em
Everything 'round here, everything 'bout this place just brings me down
C D
'Cause there ain't no California without you, without you
Em
Yeah, there ain't no California
C D
Yeah, there ain't no California without you, without you
Em
Yeah, there ain't no California
[Bridge]
C D
I'll keep runnin', baby, I'll keep runnin'
Em
'Til you stop runnin' through my mind
C D
I'll keep lovin' you, I'll keep lovin' you
Em
I don't even know why, I know that I
[Chorus]
C D
I Gotta get outta here, start a whole new life
G D Em
Gotta go somewhere where the sun don't shine so bright
C D Em
Everything 'round here, everything 'bout this place just brings me down
C D
'Cause there ain't no California without you, without you
Em
Yeah, there ain't no California
C D
Yeah, there ain't no California without you, without you
Em
Yeah, there ain't no California
[Solo]
C D Em x30
[Bridge]
C D
I'll keep runnin', baby, I'll keep runnin'
Em
'Til you stop runnin' through my mind
C D
I'll keep lovin' you, I'll keep lovin' you
Em
I don't even know why, I know that I
[Chorus]
C D
I Gotta get outta here, start a whole new life
G D Em
Gotta go somewhere where the sun don't shine so bright
C D Em
Everything 'round here, everything 'bout this place just brings me down
C D
'Cause there ain't no California without you, without you
Em
Yeah, there ain't no California
C D
Yeah, there ain't no California without you, without you
Em
Yeah, there ain't no California
[Outro]
C D
I'll keep runnin', baby, I'll keep runnin'
Em
'Til you stop runnin' through my mind
How to play No 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.