California
Kina Grannis
Tuning: Standard
Capo 1
E C#m7 Bsus4 Aadd9
e|--x--| |--0--| |--0--| |--0--|
B|--0--| |--0--| |--0--| |--0--|
G|--1--| |--6--| |--4--| |--2--|
D|--2--| |--6--| |--4--| |--2--|
A|--2--| |--4--| |--2--| |--0--|
E|--0--| |--x--| |--x--| |--0--|
Instrumental strum pattern
(Includes intro, interludes between verses)
D UDU D DU DU D UDU D UDU
General strum pattern
D UDU D UDU D UDU D UDU
[Intro]
E C#m7 Bsus4 (x2)
[Verse]
E C#m7 Bsus4
Hey there, California, I can hear you when I wake up
E C#m7 Bsus4 E
In the distance like the ocean, you calling me back to your side
C#m7 Bsus4 E C#m7 Bsus4 E C#m7 Bsus4
Holding my breath in the night, I listen again for your song
[Verse]
E C#m7 Bsus4
At the table I am sitting, I know nothing but the meaning
E C#m7 Bsus4 E
Of the ones that I am missing, I hold on to each little time
C#m7 Bsus4 E C#m7 Bsus4 E C#m7 Bsus4
You say a name and it’s mine, I listen again for your song
[Verse]
E C#m7 Bsus4
I am open, I am ready, I am forging through the mornings
E C#m7 Bsus4 E
Am I broken or unyielding, am I some kind of fumbling light
C#m7 Bsus4 E C#m7 Bsus4 E C#m7 Bsus4
Perfectly strung in your sight, I listen again for your song
[Bridge]
Aadd9 Bsus4 Aadd9 Bsus4
And in the meantime I’ll be alright, I’ll be alright, I will be fine
[Verse]
E C#m7 Bsus4
Hey there, California, I can hear you when I wake up
E C#m7 Bsus4 E
In the distance like the ocean, you calling me back to your side
C#m7 Bsus4 E C#m7 Bsus4 E
Holding my breath in the night, I listen again for your song
