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Shadow Of California

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[Intro]
D C#   C  B  Em
D C#   C  B  Em   Em
  Em   Em7   Em(x2)
[Verse 1]
 EmBeneath the Em7freeway at the Emcloverleaf junction
A Emsymbol of good Em7luck Ememinates darkness
The Ashadow will A7grow to Acover California
EmSomewhere on the Em7road from EmSan Bernadino
Its Bfuture is steering the CpasDt .C.. will not pass
  Em   Em7   Em(x2)
[Verse 2]
EmSpeed is the Em7game in the Emshadow of kings
Where the Emcompany of Em7angels flEmy
They apApear at the crossA7roads at Aonce in the future
EmClad in the Em7darkness on the Emhighways of night
BWith no lovCe D..C. from the paEmstEm7  Em  
[Chorus]
  DNight makes Emright (Night makes Cright)
The symbol reGmains
  DInto the darEmk-ness  C(Must)
Must pour the Gbrains
In the DshaC#dow of CCa-Bli-Emfornia
[Bridge]
DEm C#(x12C)B  Em  Em7  Em  Em  Em7  Em  
  Em   Em/G   Em   Emadd11   Em    Em/G    Em   Em/G   Em   Emadd11    Em   Em7   Em(x8)
Em  Em7 Em
Em  Em7 B5
[Verse 2]
RevoEmlution by nighEm7t   Emgrant me this future
EmKings of the Em7shadow on the Emhighways of night
From ASan BernaA7dino these Aangels are racing
  EmThis Em7night to your Emcity
The Bhost of angelCs D..C. Los Angeles
[Chorus]
  DNight makes Emright (The syCmbol)
The symbol reGmains
  DInto the darEmk-ness must (COooh)
Must pour the Gbrains
  DNight makes Emright (The syCmbol)
The symbol reGmains
  DInto the darEmk-ness must (COooh)
Must pour the Gbrains
In the DshaC#dow of CCa-Bli-EmforniaEm7  Em  
In the DshaC#dow of CCa-Bli-EmforniaEm7  Em  
In the DshaC#dow of CCa-Bli-EmforniaEm7  Em  
In the DshaC#dow of CCa-Bli-EmforniaEm  Em  
[Outro]
Em  Em/G Em Emadd11 Em Em/G
Em(ad. Em/Glib Em+ fEmadd11ade out)Em  Em7  Em  

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Shadow Of California

by Blue Öyster Cult

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

Em/G

Emadd11

[Intro]

D C# C B Em

D C# C B Em Em

Em Em7 Em

(x2)

[Verse 1]

Em Em7 Em

Beneath the freeway at the cloverleaf junction

Em Em7 Em

A symbol of good luck eminates darkness

A A7 A

The shadow will grow to cover California

Em Em7 Em

Somewhere on the road from San Bernadino

B C D C

Its future is steering the past ... will not pass

Em Em7 Em

(x2)

[Verse 2]

Em Em7 Em

Speed is the game in the shadow of kings

Em Em7 Em

Where the company of angels fly

A A7 A

They appear at the crossroads at once in the future

Em Em7 Em

Clad in the darkness on the highways of night

B C D C Em Em7 Em

With no love ... from the past

[Chorus]

D Em C

Night makes right (Night makes right)

The symbol remains

D Em C

Into the dark-ness (Must)

Must pour the brains

D C# C B Em

In the shadow of Ca-li-fornia

[Bridge]

D C# C B Em Em7 Em Em Em7 Em

Em (x12)

Em Em/G Em Emadd11 Em Em/G Em Em/G Em Emadd11 Em Em7 Em

(x8)

Em Em7 Em

Em Em7 B5

[Verse 2]

Em Em7 Em

Revolution by night grant me this future

Em Em7 Em

Kings of the shadow on the highways of night

A A7 A

From San Bernadino these angels are racing

Em Em7 Em

This night to your city

B C D C

The host of angels ... Los Angeles

[Chorus]

D Em C

Night makes right (The symbol)

The symbol remains

D Em C

Into the dark-ness must (Oooh)

Must pour the brains

D Em C

Night makes right (The symbol)

The symbol remains

D Em C

Into the dark-ness must (Oooh)

Must pour the brains

D C# C B Em Em7 Em

In the shadow of Ca-li-fornia

D C# C B Em Em7 Em

In the shadow of Ca-li-fornia

D C# C B Em Em7 Em

In the shadow of Ca-li-fornia

D C# C B Em Em Em

In the shadow of Ca-li-fornia

[Outro]

Em Em/G Em Emadd11 Em Em/G

Em Em/G Em Emadd11 Em Em7 Em

(ad. lib + fade out)

About Shadow Of California Chords by Blue Öyster Cult

Learn how to play Shadow Of California by Blue Öyster Cult with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shadow Of California chords”, “Shadow Of California guitar chords”, or “Blue Öyster Cult Shadow Of California chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Shadow Of California chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shadow Of California lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, C#, C, B, Em, Em7.

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What key is "Shadow Of California" in?

The chords for "Shadow Of California" show the original chord names (including D, C#, C, B, Em, Em7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.