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Intro: G
G Am
The sound of my voice picking up the phone
C D G
Telling lies, telling friends that I am not at home
G Am
I'm not ready for a smile just yet
C
My brave face will have to wait
D
Another week, I guess
G
'Cause right now I'm down
C
Kind of like California
G
One thing after another
D
Has taken its toll on me
G
The fires are burning
C
Now here come the winds of change
D G
But kind of like California I'll come around again
G Am
Ice cold coffee, papers by the door
C
Some other things you wanted once
D G
That you don't want no more
G Am
Silence surrounds me just like an ocean tide
C
But I believe that's what I need
D
So I'm a little hard to find
G Am C D
G
The fires are burning
C
Now here come the winds of change
D G
Kind of like California I'll come around again
C D G
Kind of like California I'll come around again
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.