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California

Michael Kiwanuka

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

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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| Dm      | C       | A#       | Am      | Gm      | F       | Dm      | Dm      |

Verse 1
Dm California CRise Again
A# Be My Sweet MAmedicine, I Need
Dm California To CLive Again
A# She Knows I'm IAmnnocent
I Need GmLove, Love, Love To Fmaj7Take Me Home
I've Been GmGone, Gone, Gone For Am7Way Too Long, Oh

Verse 2
Dm Red Sun, You're The COnly One
A# Our Day Is AAmlmost Done, I Need
Dm Grey Clouds To CBlow Away
A# We're Having SAmo Much Fun
I Need GmLove, Love, Love To Fmaj7Take Me Home
I've Been GmGone, Gone, Gone For Am7Way Too Long, Oh Dm​

Verse 3
Dm Love Never CDies
A#maj7 Hearts Always BAmreak Away
Dm Birds In The SCky
A#maj7 Please Never SAmhy Away From Me Gm​
I've Been FHere For So GmLong You KnowAm​
Well I've GmBeen Waiting FHere Since So ALong Ago

Verse 4
Dm California CRise Again
A# Be My Sweet MAmedicine, I Need
Dm California To CLive Again
A# She Knows I'm IAmnnocent
I Need GmLove, Love, Love To Fmaj7Take Me Home
I've Been GmGone, Gone, Gone For Am7Way Too Long, Oh Dm​

Verse 5
Dm Words Never CLie
A#maj7 Dreams Always FAmade Away
Dm Tears In My CEyes
A#maj7 Please Never BAmlur The Way I See Gm​
You're My FLife, You're My GmWonderfulAm​
All My GmLove Is So SFtrong But You're So AHard To Know

Verse 6
Dm California C6Rise Again
A#maj7 Be My Sweet MAmedicine, I Need
Dm California To C6Live Again
A#maj7 She Knows I'm IAmnnocent
I Need GmLove, Love, Love To FTake Me Home
I've Been GmGone, Gone, Gone For Am7Way Too Long, Oh

Verse 7
Dm Red Sun, You're The C6Only One
A#maj7 Our Day Is AAmlmost Done, I Need
Dm Grey Clouds To C6Blow Away
A#maj7 We're Having SAmo Much Fun
I Need GmLove, Love, Love To FTake Me Home
I've Been GmGone, Gone, Gone For Am7Way Too Long, Oh

Outro
Dm    C6  For Way Too A#maj7Long, Long, Long Am​
For Way Too DmLong, Long, LongC6​
For Way Too A#maj7Long, Long, Long Am​
            N.c.
For Way Too Long, Long, Long
Also available in: Am (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for California?

The chords for California are: Dm, C, A#, Am, Gm, F, Fmaj7, Am7, A#maj7, A, C6

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: Dm, C, A#, Am, Gm, F, Fmaj7, Am7, A#maj7, A, C6

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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