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California Dreamin' chords by
The Mamas & The Papas
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Key: C# minor•
Verse 1
Am
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G
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E
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Esus4
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E
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Am
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All the leaves are

brown
G
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F
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E
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(all the leaves are brown)
F
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C
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And the sky is gray (and the

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E
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Am
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I've been for a walk
F
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E
E

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(I've been for a walk)

On a winter's day

(on a winter's day)
Am
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I'd be safe and warm (I'd be
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G

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F
F

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safe and warm)
G
G

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Em
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E
E

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Am
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If I was in LA (if I was in
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G

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LA)
Verse 2
F
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California dreamin' (California dream

in')
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G

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E
E

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On such a winter's day
Verse 3
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G
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Stopped into a church
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E
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I passed along the way
F
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C
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Well, I got down on my knees
E
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(got down on my knees)
F
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E
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And I pretend to pray

(I pretend to pray)

You know the preacher like the
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F
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cold (preacher like the cold)
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E
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He knows I'm gonna stay (knows I'm
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gonna stay)
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California dreamin' (California dream
Verse 4
F
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in')
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E
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On such a winter's day
Interlude 1
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C
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E
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Am
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F
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E
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Verse 5
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All the leaves are brown (all the
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F
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leaves are brown)
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And the sky is gray
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(and the sky is gray)
F
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C
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I've been for a walk
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(I've been for a walk)
F
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E
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On a winter's day

(on a winter's day)
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If I didn't tell her (if I didn't tell her)
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I could leave today (I could leave

today)
Verse 6
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California dreamin' (California dream
G
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F
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in')
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On such a winter's day
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(California dreamin')
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Am
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On such a winter's day
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(California dreamin')
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On such a winter's day
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • G

  • E

  • Esus4

  • F

  • C

  • Em

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of California Dreamin' by The Mamas & The Papas, The Mamas & The Papas is C# minor.

The primary chords used in California Dreamin' are C#m, B, G#, G#sus4, A, E.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C#m, B, G#, G#sus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of California Dreamin' is approximately 113 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of California Dreamin' using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for California Dreamin'. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Mamas & The Papas, The Mamas & The Papas.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add California Dreamin' to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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