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California Sunset chords by
Jim Capaldi
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Key: Gb major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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D
D

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Verse 1
D
D

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California Sunset
Bm
Bm
2

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My heart is flying there
Em
Em

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Orange trees in blossom

There's magic everywhere
Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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D
D

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Sunlight on the water
Bm
Bm
2

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Reminds me of your girl
Em
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Standing by the ocean
A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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A

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Halfway across the world
G
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Well, I can't stand the pain no longer
F#m
F#m
2

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And this place is too much to bear
Bm
Bm
2

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Then life ain't what it seems,

I escape into my dreams
Em
Em

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Soon I'm there,
Asus4
Asus4

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D
D

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California sunset
Bm
Bm
2

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Standing by the shore,
Em
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way down by the ocean
D
D

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Gone, gone forevermore
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Em
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D
D

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G
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Well, I can't stand the

pain no longer
F#m
F#m
2

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There's a place that is too much to bear
Bm
Bm
2

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Then I feel like a ceaseless,

I slip into my dreams
Em
Em

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Asus4
Asus4

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Soon I'm there, oh I'm there
D
D

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California sunset
Bm
Bm
2

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Standing by the shore
Em
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Way down by the ocean
D
D

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Gone forevermore
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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California sun set, take me home
Bm
Bm
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California sunset, oh
D
D

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I want to be there
Bm
Bm
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D
D

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California sunset, California
Bm
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California sunset, California

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • Em

  • Asus4

  • A

  • G

  • F#m

    2

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of California Sunset by Jim Capaldi is Gb major.

The primary chords used in California Sunset are Gb, Ebm, Abm, Dbsus4, Db, Cb.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gb, Ebm, Abm, Dbsus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of California Sunset is approximately 83 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of California Sunset 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 Sunset. 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 Jim Capaldi.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add California Sunset 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 Sunset by Jim Capaldi on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.