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California

Michael Kiwanuka

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for California by Michael Kiwanuka in the key of C

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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| Cm      | A#       | G#       | Gm      | Fm      | D#       | Cm      | Cm      |

Verse 1
Cm California A#Rise Again
G# Be My Sweet MGmedicine, I Need
Cm California To A#Live Again
G# She Knows I'm IGmnnocent
I Need FmLove, Love, Love To D#maj7Take Me Home
I've Been FmGone, Gone, Gone For Gm7Way Too Long, Oh

Verse 2
Cm Red Sun, You're The A#Only One
G# Our Day Is AGmlmost Done, I Need
Cm Grey Clouds To A#Blow Away
G# We're Having SGmo Much Fun
I Need FmLove, Love, Love To D#maj7Take Me Home
I've Been FmGone, Gone, Gone For Gm7Way Too Long, Oh Cm​

Verse 3
Cm Love Never A#Dies
G#maj7 Hearts Always BGmreak Away
Cm Birds In The SA#ky
G#maj7 Please Never SGmhy Away From Me Fm​
I've Been D#Here For So LFmong You Know Gm​
Well I've FmBeen Waiting D#Here Since So LGong Ago

Verse 4
Cm California A#Rise Again
G# Be My Sweet MGmedicine, I Need
Cm California To A#Live Again
G# She Knows I'm IGmnnocent
I Need FmLove, Love, Love To D#maj7Take Me Home
I've Been FmGone, Gone, Gone For Gm7Way Too Long, Oh Cm​

Verse 5
Cm Words Never A#Lie
G#maj7 Dreams Always FGmade Away
Cm Tears In My A#Eyes
G#maj7 Please Never BGmlur The Way I See Fm​
You're My D#Life, You're My WFmonderful Gm​
All My FmLove Is So SD#trong But You're So HGard To Know

Verse 6
Cm California A#6Rise Again
G#maj7 Be My Sweet MGmedicine, I Need
Cm California To A#6Live Again
G#maj7 She Knows I'm IGmnnocent
I Need FmLove, Love, Love To D#Take Me Home
I've Been FmGone, Gone, Gone For Gm7Way Too Long, Oh

Verse 7
Cm Red Sun, You're The A#6Only One
G#maj7 Our Day Is AGmlmost Done, I Need
Cm Grey Clouds To A#6Blow Away
G#maj7 We're Having SGmo Much Fun
I Need FmLove, Love, Love To D#Take Me Home
I've Been FmGone, Gone, Gone For Gm7Way Too Long, Oh

Outro
Cm    A#6  For Way Too LG#maj7ong, Long, Long  Gm​
For Way Too CmLong, Long, LongA#6​
For Way Too G#maj7Long, Long, Long Gm​
            N.c.
For Way Too Long, Long, Long
Also available in: Am (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for California?

The chords for California are: Cm, A#, G#, Gm, Fm, D#, D#maj7, Gm7, G#maj7, G, A#6

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: Cm, A#, G#, Gm, Fm, D#, D#maj7, Gm7, G#maj7, G, A#6

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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