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California chords by
The Alternate Routes
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Key: Eb major•
Intro 1
F
F

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G
G

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F
F

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G
G

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Em
Em

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G
G

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F
F

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G
G

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D
D

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Verse 1
D
D

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I wrote a song for you
F#m
F#m
2

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D
D

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when i heard about you leaving
G
G

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i was riding in my car
Em
Em

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staring out the window
A
A

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G
G

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and the sun set out

on the highway

half across the country
A
A

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you were riding

with the top down

just like i knew you would be
Verse 2
G
G

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singing California,
D
D

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Can you hear me now?
G
G

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Sing me a song
D
D

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that i can feel, somehow
G
G

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cause i dont need

another reason,
D
D

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to turn it up too loud
F
F

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G
G

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oh noooooo, can you hear

me now?
D
D

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Verse 3
Em
Em

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G
G

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D
D

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and i wrote a song for you
F#m
F#m
2

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on the blank side

of a coaster
G
G

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with a pen i had to borrow
Em
Em

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was crawlin off the way
G
G

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so i bought another round
F#m
F#m
2

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for some girl

from out of town
Am
Am

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and i made her feel like staying
C
C

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just the way you done for me
Em
Em

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but did you leave the top down

in that desert in the dust cloud
G
G

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cause i can hear you
A
A

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burning out the stars
Verse 4
G
G

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and you were singing
D
D

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California, can you hear me now?
G
G

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Sing me a song
D
D

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that i can feel, somehow
G
G

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cause i dont need

another reason,
D
D

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to turn it up too loud
F
F

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G
G

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oh noooooo, can you hear me now?
Verse 5
F
F

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G
G

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Em
Em

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so why dont you call me

when you get there

on that warm day

in november
G
G

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let the sun set on the ocean
Em
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A
A

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and let yourself remember
Verse 6
G
G

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::chorus::

California,
D
D

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Can you hear me now?
G
G

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Sing me a song
D
D

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that i can feel, somehow
G
G

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cause i dont need

another reason,
D
D

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to turn it up too loud
Bm
Bm
2

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D

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F
F

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G
G

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oh noooooo, can you
F
F

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G
G

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hear me now?
Em
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F
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G
G

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F

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G

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Outro 1

noooooo, can you hear me now?
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • F

  • G

  • Em

  • D

  • F#m

    2

  • A

  • Am

  • C

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of California by The Alternate Routes is Eb major.

The primary chords used in California are Gb, Ab, Fm, Eb, Gm, Bb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gb, Ab, Fm, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of California is approximately 67 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 Alternate Routes.

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.

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