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Christmas In California

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America - Christmas in california
[Intro]
 Dmaj7    Gmaj7x3
[Verse 1]
Oh, Dmaj7look out Gmaj7kids it's that Dmaj7time of Gmaj7year
When ole Dmaj7Santa's Gmaj7on his Dmaj7wayGmaj7  
Dmaj7Don't look Gmaj7now but the Dmaj7top is Gmaj7down
On his Dmaj7candy Gmaj7apple Dmaj7sleighGmaj7  
[Chorus]
Headin' on F#mdown the coast
Over Bsurf and sand
The F#mwarm wind in his Bhair
Make no misEmtake, it's Ahere
Holiday Dmaj7fun, good Gmaj7cheer
EmIt's Christmas time aAgain
In CaliDmaj7forniaGmaj7,           Dmaj7        Gmaj7wo-Dmaj7ohGmaj7  Dmaj7  Gmaj7  
[Verse 2]
The Dmaj7boulevGmaj7ard, lights of Dmaj7red and Gmaj7green
As the Dmaj7snowbirds Gmaj7make the Dmaj7sceneGmaj7  
Dmaj7HollywGmaj7ood doesn't Dmaj7miss a Gmaj7beat
It's aDmaj7nother Gmaj7childhood Dmaj7dreamGmaj7  
[Chorus]
Headin' on F#mdown the coast
Over Bsurf and sand
The F#mwarm wind in your Bhair
Make no misEmtake, it's Ahere
Holiday Dmaj7fun, good Gmaj7cheer
EmIt's Christmas time for Asure
In CaliDmaj7forniaGmaj7  Dmaj7  Gmaj7  
[Bridge]
BmPeople Asay it F#mcan't be true
That the Bmspirit Alives here, F#mtooF#  
But Bmyou'll find AChristmas F#meverywhere
Under Empalm trees, sun and Amoon - A4ah
[Interlude]
  Dmaj7    Gmaj7   Dmaj7    Gmaj7x4
[Chorus]
Headin' on F#mdown the coast
Over Bsurf and sand
The F#mwarm wind in your Bhair
Make no misEmtake, it's Ahere
Holiday Dmaj7fun, good Gmaj7cheer
EmIt's Christmas time aAgain
In CaliDmaj7forniaGmaj7  Dmaj7  B7  
Make no misEmtake, it's Ahere
Holiday Dmaj7fun, good Gmaj7cheer
E/G#It's Christmas time aAgain
In CaliDmaj7forniaGmaj7  Dmaj7  Gmaj7  
In CaliDmaj7forniaGmaj7  Dmaj7  Gmaj7  
In CaliDmaj7forniaGmaj7,           Dmaj7        Gmaj7wo-Dmaj7ohGmaj7  Dmaj7  Gmaj7  
[Outro]
Dmaj7 Gmaj7  Dmaj7 Gmaj7
Dmaj7 Gmaj7  Dmaj7

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Christmas In California

by America

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dmaj7

Gmaj7

F#m

E/G#

America - Christmas in california

[Intro]

Dmaj7 Gmaj7

[Verse 1]

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

Oh, look out kids it's that time of year

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

When ole Santa's on his way

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

Don't look now but the top is down

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

On his candy apple sleigh

[Chorus]

F#m

Headin' on down the coast

Over surf and sand

F#m B

The warm wind in his hair

Em A

Make no mistake, it's here

Dmaj7 Gmaj7

Holiday fun, good cheer

Em A

It's Christmas time again

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

In California, wo-oh

[Verse 2]

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

The boulevard, lights of red and green

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

As the snowbirds make the scene

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

Hollywood doesn't miss a beat

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

It's another childhood dream

[Chorus]

F#m

Headin' on down the coast

Over surf and sand

F#m B

The warm wind in your hair

Em A

Make no mistake, it's here

Dmaj7 Gmaj7

Holiday fun, good cheer

Em A

It's Christmas time for sure

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

In California

[Bridge]

Bm A F#m

People say it can't be true

Bm A F#m F#

That the spirit lives here, too

Bm A F#m

But you'll find Christmas everywhere

Em A A4

Under palm trees, sun and moon - ah

[Interlude]

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

[Chorus]

F#m

Headin' on down the coast

Over surf and sand

F#m B

The warm wind in your hair

Em A

Make no mistake, it's here

Dmaj7 Gmaj7

Holiday fun, good cheer

Em A

It's Christmas time again

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 B7

In California

Em A

Make no mistake, it's here

Dmaj7 Gmaj7

Holiday fun, good cheer

E/G# A

It's Christmas time again

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

In California

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

In California

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

In California, wo-oh

[Outro]

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7

Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7

About Christmas In California Chords by America

Learn how to play Christmas In California by America with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Christmas In California chords”, “Christmas In California guitar chords”, or “America Christmas In 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 Christmas In California chords and for experienced players who want accurate Christmas In California lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dmaj7, Gmaj7, F#m, B, Em, A.

FAQ — Christmas In California by America

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What key is "Christmas In California" in?

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