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[Verse]
Emaj7         Aadd9                 Emaj7
  You've been waiting to take a ride
Aadd9
   So here's a question
Emaj7           Aadd9                Emaj7 Aadd9
  Will you jump in or hide away inside?
D                          A
  But trust your heart and feel, a little love
[Bridge]
E C#m A E
[Verse]
Emaj7         Aadd9                 Emaj7
  You've lost faith in the summertime
Aadd9
  All I know is
Emaj7         Aadd9                 Emaj7 Aadd9
  A cool long winter this side of town
D                     A
  Warm your heart and feel, a little love
[Chorus]
E                                    C#m
  I'll tell you a secret, show you a brand new side to me
          A                                   E                 B
Because I found my heart in California on the other side of the sea
C#m                                 F#7
   And now I remember how to be the person that I wanna be
          Aadd9
She's the angel on my shoulder, to me
[Bridge]
Emaj7 Aadd9 Emaj7 Aadd9
[Verse]
Emaj7                  Aadd9
   How can you picture up?
                    Emaj7
When all you see is down?
                     Aadd9                 Emaj7
It seems like second nature to people all around
                Aadd9                     Emaj7
So maybe take a leap and step out of your mind
                  Aadd9
You'll gain a new perspective
                D                  A
You're realising lonely hearts can find a little love
[Chorus]
E                                    C#m
  I'll tell you a secret, show you a brand new side to me
          A                                   E                 B
Because I found my heart in California on the other side of the sea
C#m                                 F#7
   And now I remember how to be the person that I wanna be
          Aadd9
She's the angel on my shoulder, to me
[C-Part]
E
  There's an image that is burned in time
B
  I can see it 'cause it lives inside my mind
C#m
  I can see her when I close my eyes
Aadd9
I remember
E
  Throwing pennies down the wishing well
B
  Setting fire to the midnight air to kill
C#m
  All our dreams, 'cause it hurts like hell
Aadd9
I remember
[Bridge]
E B C#m Aadd9
[C-Part]
E
  I'll remember 'til the end of time
B
  We made a promise to see the same stars in the sky
C#m
  We count the memories as the days go by
Aadd9
You'll remember
[Chorus]
E
  I'll tell you a secret
           E
Show you a brand new side to me
           Aadd9
I found my heart in California
           Aadd9
I found my heart in California
[Chorus]
E                                    C#m
  I'll tell you a secret, show you a brand new side to me
          A                                   E                 B
Because I found my heart in California on the other side of the sea
C#m                                 F#7
   And now I remember how to be the person that I wanna be
          Aadd9
She's the angel on my shoulder
           Aadd9
I found my heart in California
           Aadd9        E
I found my heart in California
[Outro]
B C#m Aadd9 E

California chords and lyrics

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

[Verse]
[Bridge]
E C#m A E
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Emaj7 Aadd9 Emaj7 Aadd9
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[C-Part]
[Bridge]
E B C#m Aadd9
[C-Part]
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
B C#m Aadd9 E

California Chords by Mallory Knox

Learn how to play California by Mallory Knox with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “California chords”, “California guitar chords”, or “Mallory Knox 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 Emaj7, Aadd9, D, A, E, C#m.

Frequently asked questions about California

How do I play "California" by Mallory Knox on guitar?

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Are the chords for "California" by Mallory Knox free?

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

What key is "California" in?

The chords for "California" show the original chord names (including Emaj7, Aadd9, D, A, E, C#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.