Lenny Kravitz - California: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "California" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn California Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Lenny Kravitz
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "California" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
R G# I was converted to the other side A C B E from the day I´d gotten there G# I met a girl who took me on a ride A C B I was young and I had no cares F# B When I move to California F# B California She played me records I had never heard While we toked on purple hairs Who, Zeppelin, Beatles Kiss, The Rolling Stones While we played guitars in air Chorus: F# B When I moved to California, F# B California, F# B7 California, G A E California love. G Venice Beach and P.O.P. A E station 26 was free. G Jeff Ho and Horizons west, A E Dogtown skates they were the best. G Hang Ten, O.P., were the brands A don´t forget the two tone vans. I miss the Apple and my schoolyard boys Nothing ever will compare But now I skateboard With my surfer girl And we really are a pair Chorus You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  C  E  F#  G  G#  B  B7  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "California" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "California" by Lenny Kravitz.