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California's Dark chords by
The Nightwatchman
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Key: Gb major
Verse 1
D
D

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G
G

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It started in basements
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D

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And it started in sheds
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G

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It started in backyards
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D

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And was hidden under beds
Verse 2
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D

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I turned on the TV
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G

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D
D

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Don't believe a word they say
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G

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We can't stay here now, love

And we can't get away
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D

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Verse 3
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G

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D
D

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There's a riot on Sunset
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G

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G

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And fires burn in the park
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D

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C
C

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G
G

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The sun has set, my friend

And California's dark
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D

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Verse 4

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G

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And over the screaming
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D

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I heard a clear voice

I looked at my choices
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G

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Yeah, and I made a choice
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D

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Verse 5


Smoke and ashes
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G

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D

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Tonight hide the stars
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G

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The stop lights are red now, love

We come for what's ours
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D

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Verse 6
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G

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D

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There's a riot on Sunset
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G

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D

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And fires burn in the park
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D

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C
C

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G
G

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The sun has set my friend

And California's dark
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D

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Verse 7


Come stand among the rattlesnakes

At the side of the desert road

And close your eyes and listen
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G

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To the music hard and cold
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D

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Verse 8


Tonight the moon is blackened

Tonight the doors are shut

Behind the shuttered windows
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G

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We pray that the sun will come

up
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D

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Verse 9


For something walks across

these fields

For which there is no name

Now, you might have heard different, sonny
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But I was there when it came
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Verse 10


It will start with a spark

And a great fire will grow

Don't know how I know it, man
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G

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Yeah, but I just know
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D

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Verse 11
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G

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D

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There's a riot on Sunset
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G

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D
D

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G

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And fires burn in the park
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D

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The sun sets everywhere
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G

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And the whole damn country's dark,
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D

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yeah
Verse 12
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G

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Now, there's a riot on Sunset
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G

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And fires burnin' in the park
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D

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The sun has set my friend
Csus4
Csus4

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C
C

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G
G

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And
Outro 1

California's dark
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D

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Chords
  • D

  • G

  • C

  • Csus4

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of California's Dark by The Nightwatchman is Gb major.

The primary chords used in California's Dark are Gb, Cb, Fb, Fbsus4.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gb, Cb, Fb, Fbsus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of California's Dark is approximately 113 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of California's Dark 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's Dark. 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 Nightwatchman.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add California's Dark 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's Dark by The Nightwatchman on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.