California On My Mind Chords
California On My Mind by Merle Haggard is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, G7, F and D7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
C
Well I got California on my mind
G7
I’m leaving this old town behind
C
I’m tired of sitting and I’m tired of pining
F
I’m going back where the sun is shining
C G7 C
I got California on my mind
Well I got stuck in this dingy city
F
But I’m not gonna stay
C
I’m tired of these red brick buildings
D7 G7
And I’m gonna leave today
C
It’s been one cold and dreadful winter
F
And I’m going back to the grapevine center
C G7 C
Pack up my things and be on my way
C
Well I got California on my mind
G7
I’m leaving this old town behind
C
I’m tired of sitting and I’m tired of pining
F
I’m going back where the sun is shining
C G7 C
I got California on my mind
Well I got a gal in Redwood city
F
That I’d sure like to see
C
And I’d bet my bottom dollar
D7 G7
She’s still sweet on me
C
Well I’m a homesick bat couldn’t be no sicker
F
I’m proud to say that I’m a prune picker
C G7 C
This town and me just don’t agree
C
Well I got California on my mind
G7
I’m leaving this old town behind
C
I’m tired of sitting and I’m tired of pining
F
I’m going back where the sun is shining
C G7 C
I got California on my mind