Xmas In California
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Intro
F C Dm C Bb C {x2}
[Verso 1]
F C Dm
It still gets cold in the desert
C Bb C
It seems they've been stringing up lights on Joshua Tree
F C Dm C
It sounds like Christmas with cars passing by
Bb C
I hear songs on the radio I never liked
[Refrão]
F C Dm C
I don't know why it feels different this time
Bb C
Baby, without you by my side
F Dm
It's not christmas in California
Bb C
There's no holiday cheer without you here
F Dm Bb C
It's not Christmas in California, this year
{Break}
F C Dm C Bb C
[Verso 2]
F C Dm C
I heard it snows in the desert sometimes
Bb C
But it's not like home but you know that, right?
F C Dm C
It's beginning to look like december I guess
Bb C
Holiday vines, turtlenecks
[Refrão]
F C Dm C
I don't know why it feels different this time
Bb C
Baby, without you by my side
F Dm
It's not christmas in California
Bb C
There's no holiday cheer without you here
F Dm Bb C
It's not Christmas in California, this year
F Dm
It's not Christmas in California
Bb C
There's no holiday cheer without you here
F Dm Bb C
It's not Christmas in California, this year
Outro
F C Dm C Bb C {x3}
It's not Christmas
F C Dm C
It's not Christmas
Bb F C
Without you here
How to play Xmas In California
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.