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The Airborne Toxic Event
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Key: F# major•
Intro 1
D
D

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D

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Verse 1
D
D

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Someday they're

going to write about us,
A
A

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Living here in the shadow

of this gathering dust,
Bm
Bm
2

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As the waves build up
G
G

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and drown the light,
D
D

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While we're hanging from
A
A

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buildings on a Saturday night.
Verse 2
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And the words she said
A
A

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I could barely hear over the blare of

the speakers and the smell of beer,
Bm
Bm
2

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As she got up to speak,
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G

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she lifted her dress.
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D

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I remember her face but
A
A

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I forget the rest.
Verse 3
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G

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D
D

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Here in California, I was
A
A

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Just a name and a number,
Bm
Bm
2

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a face on a tumblr.
G
G

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Here in California,
D
D

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A
A

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we're all stuck in the same scene,
Bm
Bm
2

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All nightmares and daydreams
A
A

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A

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D
D

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In California.
Verse 4
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D

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She said, "I got money,

but I got no friends,"
A
A

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As we drove through the valley

in her daddy's Benz.
Bm
Bm
2

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She said, "These pills wear off,
G
G

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but the pain don't end.
D
D

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I never thought it would matter
A
A

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so much to pretend."
Verse 5
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And the thing about her that haunts me still
A
A

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As her hands fell down

to the steering wheel,
Bm
Bm
2

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And a shock of light fell across her face,
D
D

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She said there's only two
A
A

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ways out of this place.
Verse 6
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Here in California, I was
A
A

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Just a name and a number,
Bm
Bm
2

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a face on a tumblr.
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G

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Here in California,
D
D

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A
A

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we're all stuck in the same scene,
Bm
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2

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All nightmares and daydreams
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A

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A

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In Californi a.
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D

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Verse 7

Bm
Bm
2

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And oh, I hope it's clear
Bm
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2

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There's no room for us
D
D

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anymore in the atmosphere,
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G

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A
A

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But darling I always liked the des
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A

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peration in your eyes,
Bm
Bm
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A

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The way you'd dance in the glow of the
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D

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Hollywood Freeway lights.
Verse 8
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Someday they're gonna forget about us
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A

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And we'll wonder if we were

ever good enough.
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It hit me last night, in this song I heard,
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D

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I remember the feeling but
A
A

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forget all the words.
Verse 9
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Here in California, I was
A
A

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Just a name and a number,
Bm
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a face on a tumblr.
G
G

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Here in California,
D
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A
A

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we're all stuck in the same scene,
Bm
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All nightmares and daydreams
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A

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A

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In Californi a.
Outro 1
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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 4

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of California by The Airborne Toxic Event is F# major.

The primary chords used in California are F#, B, C#, D#m.

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

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

The tempo of California is approximately 143 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of California 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. 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 Airborne Toxic Event.

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

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