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California On My Mind

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CWell I got California on my mind
I’m leaving this old town G7behind
CI’m tired of sitting and I’m tired of pining
FI’m going back where the sun is shining
CI got CaliG7fornia on my Cmind
Well I got stuck in this dingy city
FBut I’m not gonna stay
CI’m tired of these red brick buildings
D7And I’m gonna leave G7today
CIt’s been one cold and dreadful winter
FAnd I’m going back to the grapevine center
CPack up my G7things and be on my Cway
CWell I got California on my mind
I’m leaving this old town G7behind
CI’m tired of sitting and I’m tired of pining
FI’m going back where the sun is shining
CI got CaliG7fornia on my Cmind
Well I got a gal in Redwood city
FThat I’d sure like to see
CAnd I’d bet my bottom dollar
D7She’s still sweet on G7me
CWell I’m a homesick bat couldn’t be no sicker
FI’m proud to say that I’m a prune picker
CThis town and G7me just don’t Cagree
CWell I got California on my mind
I’m leaving this old town G7behind
CI’m tired of sitting and I’m tired of pining
FI’m going back where the sun is shining
CI got CaliG7fornia on my Cmind

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California On My Mind

by Merle Haggard

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Well I got California on my mind

I’m leaving this old town behind

I’m tired of sitting and I’m tired of pining

I’m going back where the sun is shining

C G7 C

I got California on my mind

Well I got stuck in this dingy city

But I’m not gonna stay

I’m tired of these red brick buildings

D7 G7

And I’m gonna leave today

It’s been one cold and dreadful winter

And I’m going back to the grapevine center

C G7 C

Pack up my things and be on my way

Well I got California on my mind

I’m leaving this old town behind

I’m tired of sitting and I’m tired of pining

I’m going back where the sun is shining

C G7 C

I got California on my mind

Well I got a gal in Redwood city

That I’d sure like to see

And I’d bet my bottom dollar

D7 G7

She’s still sweet on me

Well I’m a homesick bat couldn’t be no sicker

I’m proud to say that I’m a prune picker

C G7 C

This town and me just don’t agree

Well I got California on my mind

I’m leaving this old town behind

I’m tired of sitting and I’m tired of pining

I’m going back where the sun is shining

C G7 C

I got California on my mind

About California On My Mind Chords by Merle Haggard

Learn how to play California On My Mind by Merle Haggard with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “California On My Mind chords”, “California On My Mind guitar chords”, or “Merle Haggard California On My Mind 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 On My Mind chords and for experienced players who want accurate California On My Mind lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G7, F, D7.

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What key is "California On My Mind" in?

The chords for "California On My Mind" show the original chord names (including C, G7, F, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.