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Key: C major•
Intro 1
C
C

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Am
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C
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Verse 1
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Tell me secrets,
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'cause I know you're scared
C
C

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And you dream of California, tonight
F
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Am
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If you wait up, I could meet you there
C
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And we could be in California
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Gsus4
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to night
Verse 2
C
C

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Csus4
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C

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When everything that I can see
F
F

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C

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Goes dark I feel you here with me
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F

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C
C

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And I, I'm holding on to you
C
C

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Csus4
Csus4

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C

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When shadows try to swallow me,

you're the
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C

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F

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Only light I'll ever need
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And I, I'm holding on to you
Verse 3
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Tell me all this was an other life
C
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And what it's like in California, tonight
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Where the sun sets in a perfect sky
C
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I wanna be in California tonight
Verse 4
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C

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When everything that I can see
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F

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Goes dark I feel you here with me
Am
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C
C

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And I, I'm holding on to you
C
C

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Csus4
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When shadows try
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C

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to swallow me
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You're the only light I'll ever need
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And I, I'm holding on to you
Verse 5
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Salt in the air, blood in my veins

No more black clouds,
C
C

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Gsus4
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Am
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just colorful days
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Salt in the air, blood in my veins

No more black clouds,
C
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G
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Gsus4
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just colorful days
Interlude 1
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Verse 6
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Csus4
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When everything that I can see
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Goes dark I feel you here with me
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C
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And I, I'm holding on to you
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When shadows try to swallow me
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You're the only light I'll ever need
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And I, I'm holding on to you
Verse 7
C
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Tell me secret s,
Am
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'cause I know you're scared
C
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G
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And you dream of California, tonight
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • F

  • Am

  • G

  • Gsus4

  • Csus4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of California by Yellowcard is C major.

The primary chords used in California are C, F, Am, G, Gsus4, Csus4.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of California is approximately 125 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 Yellowcard.

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 Yellowcard on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.