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California

Michael Kiwanuka

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

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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| Gm      | F       | D#       | Dm      | Cm      | A#       | Gm      | Gm      |

Verse 1
Gm California FRise Again
D# Be My Sweet MDmedicine, I Need
Gm California To FLive Again
D# She Knows I'm IDmnnocent
I Need CmLove, Love, Love To A#maj7Take Me Home
I've Been CmGone, Gone, Gone For Dm7Way Too Long, Oh

Verse 2
Gm Red Sun, You're The FOnly One
D# Our Day Is ADmlmost Done, I Need
Gm Grey Clouds To FBlow Away
D# We're Having SDmo Much Fun
I Need CmLove, Love, Love To A#maj7Take Me Home
I've Been CmGone, Gone, Gone For Dm7Way Too Long, Oh Gm​

Verse 3
Gm Love Never FDies
D#maj7 Hearts Always BDmreak Away
Gm Birds In The SFky
D#maj7 Please Never SDmhy Away From Me Cm​
I've Been A#Here For So LCmong You Know Dm​
Well I've CmBeen Waiting A#Here Since So LDong Ago

Verse 4
Gm California FRise Again
D# Be My Sweet MDmedicine, I Need
Gm California To FLive Again
D# She Knows I'm IDmnnocent
I Need CmLove, Love, Love To A#maj7Take Me Home
I've Been CmGone, Gone, Gone For Dm7Way Too Long, Oh Gm​

Verse 5
Gm Words Never FLie
D#maj7 Dreams Always FDmade Away
Gm Tears In My FEyes
D#maj7 Please Never BDmlur The Way I See Cm​
You're My A#Life, You're My WCmonderful Dm​
All My CmLove Is So SA#trong But You're So HDard To Know

Verse 6
Gm California F6Rise Again
D#maj7 Be My Sweet MDmedicine, I Need
Gm California To F6Live Again
D#maj7 She Knows I'm IDmnnocent
I Need CmLove, Love, Love To A#Take Me Home
I've Been CmGone, Gone, Gone For Dm7Way Too Long, Oh

Verse 7
Gm Red Sun, You're The F6Only One
D#maj7 Our Day Is ADmlmost Done, I Need
Gm Grey Clouds To F6Blow Away
D#maj7 We're Having SDmo Much Fun
I Need CmLove, Love, Love To A#Take Me Home
I've Been CmGone, Gone, Gone For Dm7Way Too Long, Oh

Outro
Gm    F6  For Way Too D#maj7Long, Long, Long Dm​
For Way Too GmLong, Long, LongF6​
For Way Too D#maj7Long, Long, Long Dm​
            N.c.
For Way Too Long, Long, Long
Also available in: Am (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for California?

The chords for California are: Gm, F, D#, Dm, Cm, A#, A#maj7, Dm7, D#maj7, D, F6

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: Gm, F, D#, Dm, Cm, A#, A#maj7, Dm7, D#maj7, D, F6

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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