Now playing

California

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Emajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Make sure you tune your guitar one half step down
This song was written by Matt Sharp from The Rentals, IT WAS NOT WRITTEN BY WEEZER 
STOP USING LIMEWIRE AND FROSTWIRE THEY DON’T GET THE ARTISTS RIGHT.
Anyway, I just did this it’s a pretty simple song, reminds me of when I was like 15.
  E   G#m   A   Ex4 (clean)
(distortion)
EHoo hoo, I need G#myour huggin'
AI'm here my fears cloEse guarded
EYouth costing G#mless than the next AflightE  
EYou love the beaG#mutiful West Side
AThe beach and gorgEeous sunrise
ESurf's up thG#me waves are Arisin' hEigh
EI'm all aG#mlone I need you heAre in SaEnta Monica
ECalifornia
G#mCalifornia
ACalifornia
ECaliforniaG#m  
ACaliforniaE  
E               G#m
Hoo Hoo, From hear to Bel Air
AThe blue bus will take us everywEhere
Eeveryone's happy everyonG#me's alrightA  E  
EFrom Lomita to EG#ml Cerrito
ASeven years I been down at the WEest Coast 
ESurf's up the waves are G#mrisin' high A  E  
EI'm all alone I need you G#mhere in Santa MoniAca E  
EI'm all alone why don't G#myou come to Santa MAonica E  
ECalifornia
G#mCalifornia
ACalifornia
ECaliforniaG#m  
ACaliforniaE  
E G#m A E
EHoo hoo CaliforG#mnia
AHoo hoo CalifoBrnia
EHoo hoo CaliforG#mnia
AHoo hoo CalifoBrnia
ECalifornia
G#mCalifornia
ACalifornia
ECaliforniaG#m  
ACaliforniaE  
 E   G#m   A   Ex4 (distorted)
 E   G#m   A   Ex4 (clean)

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

California

by The Rentals

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G#m

Make sure you tune your guitar one half step down

This song was written by Matt Sharp from The Rentals, IT WAS NOT WRITTEN BY WEEZER

STOP USING LIMEWIRE AND FROSTWIRE THEY DON’T GET THE ARTISTS RIGHT.

Anyway, I just did this it’s a pretty simple song, reminds me of when I was like 15.

E G#m A E

x4 (clean)

(distortion)

E G#m

Hoo hoo, I need your huggin'

A E

I'm here my fears close guarded

E G#m A E

Youth costing less than the next flight

E G#m

You love the beautiful West Side

A E

The beach and gorgeous sunrise

E G#m A E

Surf's up the waves are risin' high

E G#m A E

I'm all alone I need you here in Santa Monica

California

G#m

California

E G#m

California

A E

California

E G#m

Hoo Hoo, From hear to Bel Air

A E

The blue bus will take us everywhere

E G#m A E

everyone's happy everyone's alright

E G#m

From Lomita to El Cerrito

A E

Seven years I been down at the West Coast

E G#m A E

Surf's up the waves are risin' high

E G#m A E

I'm all alone I need you here in Santa Monica

E G#m A E

I'm all alone why don't you come to Santa Monica

California

G#m

California

E G#m

California

A E

California

E G#m A E

E G#m

Hoo hoo California

A B

Hoo hoo California

E G#m

Hoo hoo California

A B

Hoo hoo California

California

G#m

California

E G#m

California

A E

California

E G#m A E

x4 (distorted)

E G#m A E

x4 (clean)

About California Chords by The Rentals

Learn how to play California by The Rentals with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “California chords”, “California guitar chords”, or “The Rentals 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 California chords and for experienced players who want accurate California lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, G#m, A, B.

FAQ — California by The Rentals

How do I play "California" by The Rentals on guitar?

Open the free chords for "California" by The Rentals on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "California" by The Rentals free?

Yes. The chords for "California" by The Rentals are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "California" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "California" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "California"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "California" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "California" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "California" by The Rentals with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Rentals below.

What key is "California" in?

The chords for "California" show the original chord names (including E, G#m, A, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.