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California

Michael Kiwanuka

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for California by Michael Kiwanuka

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
From The Album "Fudge" (2026)

Intro
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| Am      | G       | F       | Em      | Dm      | C       | Am      | Am      |

Verse 1
Am California GRise Again
F Be My Sweet EmMedicine, I Need
Am California To GLive Again
F She Knows I'm EmInnocent
I Need DmLove, Love, Love To Cmaj7Take Me Home
I've Been DmGone, Gone, Gone For Em7Way Too Long, Oh

Verse 2
Am Red Sun, You're The GOnly One
F Our Day Is EmAlmost Done, I Need
Am Grey Clouds To GBlow Away
F We're Having EmSo Much Fun
I Need DmLove, Love, Love To Cmaj7Take Me Home
I've Been DmGone, Gone, Gone For Em7Way Too Long, Oh Am​

Verse 3
Am Love Never GDies
Fmaj7 Hearts Always EmBreak Away
Am Birds In The SGky
Fmaj7 Please Never EmShy Away From MeDm​
I've Been CHere For So DmLong You KnowEm​
Well I've DmBeen Waiting CHere Since So ELong Ago

Verse 4
Am California GRise Again
F Be My Sweet EmMedicine, I Need
Am California To GLive Again
F She Knows I'm EmInnocent
I Need DmLove, Love, Love To Cmaj7Take Me Home
I've Been DmGone, Gone, Gone For Em7Way Too Long, Oh Am​

Verse 5
Am Words Never GLie
Fmaj7 Dreams Always EmFade Away
Am Tears In My GEyes
Fmaj7 Please Never EmBlur The Way I SeeDm​
You're My CLife, You're My DmWonderfulEm​
All My DmLove Is So SCtrong But You're So EHard To Know

Verse 6
Am California G6Rise Again
Fmaj7 Be My Sweet EmMedicine, I Need
Am California To G6Live Again
Fmaj7 She Knows I'm EmInnocent
I Need DmLove, Love, Love To CTake Me Home
I've Been DmGone, Gone, Gone For Em7Way Too Long, Oh

Verse 7
Am Red Sun, You're The G6Only One
Fmaj7 Our Day Is EmAlmost Done, I Need
Am Grey Clouds To G6Blow Away
Fmaj7 We're Having EmSo Much Fun
I Need DmLove, Love, Love To CTake Me Home
I've Been DmGone, Gone, Gone For Em7Way Too Long, Oh

Outro
Am    G6  For Way Too Fmaj7Long, Long, LongEm​
For Way Too AmLong, Long, LongG6​
For Way Too Fmaj7Long, Long, LongEm​
            N.c.
For Way Too Long, Long, Long
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for California?

The chords for California are: Am, G, F, Em, Dm, C, Cmaj7, Em7, Fmaj7, E, G6

What is the original key of California?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing California?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play California in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can California be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play California on ukulele?

Chord California can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in California?

California uses 11 chords: Am, G, F, Em, Dm, C, Cmaj7, Em7, Fmaj7, E, G6

What is the easiest way to play California?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was California released in?

California was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for California?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch California to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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