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California

Michael Kiwanuka

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

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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| Em      | D       | C       | Bm      | Am      | G       | Em      | Em      |

Verse 1
Em California DRise Again
C Be My Sweet BmMedicine, I Need
Em California To DLive Again
C She Knows I'm BmInnocent
I Need AmLove, Love, Love To Gmaj7Take Me Home
I've Been AmGone, Gone, Gone For Bm7Way Too Long, Oh

Verse 2
Em Red Sun, You're The DOnly One
C Our Day Is BmAlmost Done, I Need
Em Grey Clouds To DBlow Away
C We're Having BmSo Much Fun
I Need AmLove, Love, Love To Gmaj7Take Me Home
I've Been AmGone, Gone, Gone For Bm7Way Too Long, Oh Em​

Verse 3
Em Love Never DDies
Cmaj7 Hearts Always BmBreak Away
Em Birds In The SDky
Cmaj7 Please Never BmShy Away From MeAm​
I've Been GHere For So AmLong You KnowBm​
Well I've AmBeen Waiting GHere Since So BLong Ago

Verse 4
Em California DRise Again
C Be My Sweet BmMedicine, I Need
Em California To DLive Again
C She Knows I'm BmInnocent
I Need AmLove, Love, Love To Gmaj7Take Me Home
I've Been AmGone, Gone, Gone For Bm7Way Too Long, Oh Em​

Verse 5
Em Words Never DLie
Cmaj7 Dreams Always BmFade Away
Em Tears In My DEyes
Cmaj7 Please Never BmBlur The Way I SeeAm​
You're My GLife, You're My AmWonderfulBm​
All My AmLove Is So SGtrong But You're So BHard To Know

Verse 6
Em California D6Rise Again
Cmaj7 Be My Sweet BmMedicine, I Need
Em California To D6Live Again
Cmaj7 She Knows I'm BmInnocent
I Need AmLove, Love, Love To GTake Me Home
I've Been AmGone, Gone, Gone For Bm7Way Too Long, Oh

Verse 7
Em Red Sun, You're The D6Only One
Cmaj7 Our Day Is BmAlmost Done, I Need
Em Grey Clouds To D6Blow Away
Cmaj7 We're Having BmSo Much Fun
I Need AmLove, Love, Love To GTake Me Home
I've Been AmGone, Gone, Gone For Bm7Way Too Long, Oh

Outro
Em    D6  For Way Too Cmaj7Long, Long, LongBm​
For Way Too EmLong, Long, LongD6​
For Way Too Cmaj7Long, Long, LongBm​
            N.c.
For Way Too Long, Long, Long
Also available in: Am (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for California?

The chords for California are: Em, D, C, Bm, Am, G, Gmaj7, Bm7, Cmaj7, B, D6

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: Em, D, C, Bm, Am, G, Gmaj7, Bm7, Cmaj7, B, D6

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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