California chords by 
Tom Paxton 
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The original key of California by Tom Paxton is A minor.
The primary chords used in California are Am, G.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Am, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of California is approximately 80 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 Tom Paxton.
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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