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I was frustrated that there were no tabs or chords for this song, so I decided to make 
these, for the first time in my life. I'm not sure of it so just tell me where it's wrong.
Tunning: Full step down
E
  : x 7 6 4 5 0
Em
 : x 7 6 5 5 0
F
 : 1 3 3 2 1 1
G
 : 3 5 5 4 3 3
E/B
 : 7 7 9 9 9 7
Em/B
 : 7 7 9 9 8 7
D? : 7 7 9 9 12 7   or  x x x 4 5 7
Note: The F and the G chord I play with barre the index finger on 1st and 2sn 
string and the thumb up. I also do the slide between them. 
       E EmE EmF  G F G
Intro:                
E           Em     E          Em
I think I’m going back to California
E           Em     E          Em
Summer distant and it’s all far way
F    G
   It’s all far
F    G
   It’s all far
E/B
Far away
F   G   F   G   E/B
E                                   Em
I think I’ll drift across the ocean now
E                                Em
Clouds looks so clear in your eyes
F           G                          F
   Let me bring you on my
             G                       E/B
Let me bring you on my friend
F   G   F   G   F   G   E/B   Em/B
Em/B                        E/B
I think I’ll fly across the ocean
     Em/B                        E/B
I can watch the sky turning grey
F         G                      F
   I think I’m going back
          G           E/B
I think I’ll go back
D   E/BD   E/B
?      ?   
F     G                   F                G          F
   I think I hear the whisper of old best friend
G                       F                  G        E/B
I think I hear the bells ringing in the square
Em/B
California
E/B
     California
Em/BE/BD
      ?

California chords and lyrics

Free chords for California by Mazzy Star. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

I was frustrated that there were no tabs or chords for this song, so I decided to make 
these, for the first time in my life. I'm not sure of it so just tell me where it's wrong.
Tunning: Full step down
E  : x 7 6 4 5 0
Em : x 7 6 5 5 0
F : 1 3 3 2 1 1
G : 3 5 5 4 3 3
E/B : 7 7 9 9 9 7
Note: The F and the G chord I play with barre the index finger on 1st and 2sn 
string and the thumb up. I also do the slide between them. 
Intro: E  Em  E  Em  F   G  F  G
F   G   F   G   E/B
F   G   F   G   F   G   E/B   Em/B
D?   E/B   D?   E/B
Em/B   E/B   D?

California Chords by Mazzy Star

Learn how to play California by Mazzy Star with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “California chords”, “California guitar chords”, or “Mazzy Star 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, Em, F, G, E/B, Em/B.

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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 Mazzy Star with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Mazzy Star below.

What key is "California" in?

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