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California Jam chords by
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Here we go. The uh, California Jam
Verse 2

One two three and
G
G

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C
C

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F
F

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G
G

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Helicopter in from Los Angeles
C
C

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Land in Ontario
G
G

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There's guys with cameras
D
D

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"Hey you
Am
Am

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Can I get a quick interview?"
G
G

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Verse 3

C
C

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Beat- up stretch limousine
F
F

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G
G

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to the speedway
C
C

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In the baking sun
G
G

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Stay high all day
D
D

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Take to the stage
Am
Am

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C
C

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Lords of the age
G
G

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Am
Am

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Drums rolling like buffalo down the plain
Verse 4

C
C

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G

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Am
Am

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C
C

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And I am an oncoming train
G
G

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Am
Am

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C
C

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Me and the ghosts of Birmingham
G
G

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Me and the ghosts of Birmingham
Verse 5
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G

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C
C

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Light rigging overhead, rainbow behind
G
G

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C

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And the cloudless sky
F
F

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G
G

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And the infinite distances
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F

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G

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in my mind
D
D

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Arms in the air
Am
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G
G

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Sun in my hair
Verse 6
C
C

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G

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Rise like dancers, stick the landing
C
C

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Feel kind of beautiful
F
F

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G

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Everybody here is beautiful
D
D

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That's just how I feel

And it's real
Am
Am

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Verse 7
C
C

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G

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Drums rolling like buffalo
Am
Am

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C
C

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down the plain
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G

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C

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And I am an oncoming train
Em
Em

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C
C

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Me and the ghosts of Birmingham
Em
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G

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Me and the ghosts of Birmingham

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Chords

  • G

  • C

  • F

  • D

  • Am

  • Em

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of California Jam by The Mountain Goats is G major.

The primary chords used in California Jam are G, C, F, D, Am, Em.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, F, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of California Jam is approximately 79 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of California Jam 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 Jam. 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 Mountain Goats.

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

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for California Jam by The Mountain Goats on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.