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California Stars

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1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

G chord sequence:
      G     G        Gadd9 G
e|----3-----3--------3--3--3--|----3--3--------3--3--3--|
B|----0-----0--------0--0--0--|----0--0--------0--0--0--|
G|----0-----0--------0--0--0--|----0--0--------0--0--0--|
D|----0-----0--------0--0--0--|----0--0--------0--0--0--|
A|----2-----2--------0--0--2--|----2--2--------0--2--0--|
E|----3-----3--------3--3--3--|----3--3--------3--3--3--|
Strum D     D        U  D  U       U  D        U  D  U
D chord sequence: (same strumming as above)
      D              Dsus2 D
e|----2-----2--------0--0--2--|----2--2--------2--2--2--|
B|----3-----3--------3--3--3--|----3--3--------3--3--3--|
G|----2-----2--------2--2--2--|----2--2--------2--2--2--|
D|----0-----0--------0--0--0--|----0--0--------0--0--0--|
A|----------------------------|-------------------------|
E|----------------------------|-------------------------|
C chord sequence:
(Just play C with same rhythm and strumming as above.)
[Intro]
G D C G
[Verse 1]
            G
I’d like to rest my heavy head tonight
     D
On a bed of California stars
            C
I’d like to lay my weary bones tonight
     G
On a bed of California stars
            G
I’d love to feel your hand touching mine
            D
And tell me why I must keep working on
         C
Yes, I’d give my life to lay my head tonight
     G
On a bed of California stars
[Instrumental]
G D C G
[Verse 2]
            G
I’d like to dream my troubles all away
     D
On a bed of California stars
C
Jump up from my star bed and make another day
     G
Underneath my california stars
               G
They hang like grapes on vines that shine
             D
And warm the lovers glass like friendly wine
       C
So I’d give this world just to dream a dream with you
       G
On our bed of California stars
[Instrumental]
G  D  C  G
[Verse 3]
            G
I’d like to rest my heavy head tonight
     D
On a bed of California stars
            C
I’d like to lay my weary bones tonight
     G
On a bed of California stars
            G
I’d love to feel your hand touching mine
            D
And tell me why I must keep working on
         C
Yes, I’d give my life to lay my head tonight
     G
On a bed of California stars
[Solo]
G  D  C  G
[Verse 4]
            G
I’d like to dream my troubles all away
     D
On a bed of California stars
C
Jump up from my star bed and make another day
     G
Underneath my california stars
               G
They hang like grapes on vines that shine
             D
And warm the lovers glass like friendly wine
       C
So I’d give this world just to dream a dream with you
       G
On our bed of California stars
[Outro]
G   D   C  G
G   D     C
      I'd give this world just to dream a dream with you
       G
On our bed of California stars
G  D  C  G
G  D  C  G

California Stars chords and lyrics

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

C chord sequence:
(Just play C with same rhythm and strumming as above.)
[Intro]
G D C G
[Verse 1]
[Instrumental]
G D C G
[Verse 2]
[Instrumental]
G  D  C  G
[Verse 3]
[Solo]
G  D  C  G
[Verse 4]
[Outro]
G   D   C  G
G  D  C  G
G  D  C  G

California Stars Chords by Wilco

Learn how to play California Stars by Wilco with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “California Stars chords”, “California Stars guitar chords”, or “Wilco California Stars 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 Stars chords and for experienced players who want accurate California Stars lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Gadd9, B, D, A, E.

Frequently asked questions about California Stars

How do I play "California Stars" by Wilco on guitar?

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Can I transpose "California Stars" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "California Stars"?

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

Is "California Stars" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "California Stars" in?

The chords for "California Stars" show the original chord names (including G, Gadd9, B, D, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.