California Dreamin chords
by Sia- California Dreamin' was written by Michelle Phillips and John Phillips. It was first recorded on Nov 4th, 1965 by The Mamas & the Papas and released on the 8th December, 1965. Sia has re-recorded the song for the album soundtrack of the movie San Andreas.
- Original Published Key: Am
- Music: Key of E Minor in 4/4 time at 112 bpm (♩)
- Chords: Em, D, C, B, B7, G
- Please Note: You can replace B7 with B if you prefer or you can mix 'n' match the two.
Chart Legend
Numbered Circles: Fingers used to play chords O: Optional Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
ASCII Chord Charts: number = fret, x = don't play, 0 = play open string, (B) Barre Chord
| Chord | Guitar | Piano | Chord | Guitar | Piano |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Em | 022000 | E-G-B | B | x24442 | B-D#-F# |
| D | xx0232 | D-F#-A | B7 | x21202 | B-D#-F#-A |
| C | x32010 | C-E-G | G | 320003 | G-B-D |
California Dreamin'
The Relative Major Key of Em is highlighted (G) - Transpose to any other key
Em D C D B7
Intro: 4/4 ‖: - | - | | 𝄎 :‖
Em D C D B7
1. All the leaves are brown And the sky is gray | 𝄎 |
G B7 Em B7
I've been for a walk On a winter's day | 𝄎 |
Em D C D B7
I'd be safe and warm If I was in L.A | 𝄎 |
Em D C D B7
Ca-li-for-nia dream-in' On such a win-ter's day | 𝄎 |
Em D C D B7
2. All the leaves are brown And the sky is gray | 𝄎 |
G B7 Em B7
I've been for a walk On a winter's day | 𝄎 |
Em D C D B7
I'd be safe and warm If I was in L.A | 𝄎 |
Em D C D B7
Ca-li-for-nia dream-in' On such a win-ter's day | 𝄎 |
Em D C D B7
3. I stopped in-to a church I passed a-long the way | 𝄎 |
G B7 Em B7
Well I got down on my knees And I pre-tend-ed to pray | 𝄎 |
Em D C D B7
You know the prea-cher likes the cold He knows I'm gon-na stay | 𝄎 |
Em D C D B7
Ca-li-for-nia dream-in' On such a win-ter's day | 𝄎 |
Em D G B7 Em D B7 B7
Instr: ‖ | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | - | - | - | | 𝄎 ‖
(adlib)
Em D C D B7 Em D C D B7 B7
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(All the...)
Em D C
4. All the leaves are brown (All the leaves are brown)
D B7 B7
And the sky is gray (And the sky is gray)
G B7 Em
I've been for a walk (I've been for a walk)
B7 B7
On a winter's day (On a win-ter's day)
Em D C
If I did-n't tell her (If I did-n't tell her)
D B7 B
I could leave to-day (I could leave to-day)
Em D C
Ca-li-for-nia dream-in' (Ca-li-for-nia dream-in')
D Em D C
On such a win-ter's day (On such a win-ter's day)
D Em D C
On such a win-ter's day (On such a win-ter's day)
D Em D C D Em
On such a win-ter's ‖ day - | - | ‖
Sia
- Sia: Born Sia Kate Isobelle Furler on Dec 18, 1974 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
- Occupation: singer songwriter, record producer and music video director.
- Music Styles: pop, electropop, indie pop, trip pop and acid jazz.
- Active Years: 1993 - present
- Associations: David Guetta, Eminem, Rihanna, Samuel Dixon, Zero 7, LSD, Maddie Ziegler.
- Official Website: siamusic.net
