Red Hot Chili PeppersBeginnerKey of C4 Chords3 min readUpdated
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Californication Chords – Guitar
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ melancholic alternative rock epic about the dark side of Hollywood. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Am.
Alt-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Play with a clean, atmospheric feel for the verses and switch to a heavier strum for the chorus. The contrast between mellow and intense sections defines this song.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmF
Psychic spies from China try to steal your mind’s elation
AmF
And little girls from Sweden dream of silver screen quotation
CGFDmAm
And if you want these kind of dreams it’s Californication
Verse 2
AmF
It’s the edge of the world and all of Western civilization
AmF
The sun may rise in the East at least it’s settled in a final location
CGFDmAm
It’s understood that Hollywood sells Californication
Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
Verse 3
AmF
Marry me girl, be my fairy to the world, be my very own constellation
AmF
A teenage bride with a baby inside getting high on information
CGFDmAm
And buy me a star on the boulevard it’s Californication
Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
Verse 4
AmF
Destruction leads to a very rough road but it also breeds creation
AmF
And earthquakes are to a girl’s guitar, they’re just another good vibration
CGFDmAm
And tidal waves couldn’t save the world from Californication
Final Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCGAm
Dream of Californication
Practice tip: The Am-F verse pattern and Am-F-C-G chorus are straightforward. Focus on the transition between the verse and chorus sections where the feel changes from brooding to anthemic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Californication"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "Californication" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Californication" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Californication"?
It was written by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and released in 1999.
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Californication Chords – Ukulele
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ melancholic alternative rock epic about the dark side of Hollywood. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Am.
Alt-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a clean, atmospheric feel for the verses and switch to a heavier strum for the chorus. The contrast between mellow and intense sections defines this song.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmF
Psychic spies from China try to steal your mind’s elation
AmF
And little girls from Sweden dream of silver screen quotation
CGFDmAm
And if you want these kind of dreams it’s Californication
Verse 2
AmF
It’s the edge of the world and all of Western civilization
AmF
The sun may rise in the East at least it’s settled in a final location
CGFDmAm
It’s understood that Hollywood sells Californication
Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
Verse 3
AmF
Marry me girl, be my fairy to the world, be my very own constellation
AmF
A teenage bride with a baby inside getting high on information
CGFDmAm
And buy me a star on the boulevard it’s Californication
Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
Verse 4
AmF
Destruction leads to a very rough road but it also breeds creation
AmF
And earthquakes are to a girl’s guitar, they’re just another good vibration
CGFDmAm
And tidal waves couldn’t save the world from Californication
Final Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCGAm
Dream of Californication
Practice tip: The Am-F verse pattern and Am-F-C-G chorus are straightforward. Focus on the transition between the verse and chorus sections where the feel changes from brooding to anthemic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Californication"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "Californication" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Californication" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Californication"?
It was written by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and released in 1999.
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Californication Chords – Piano
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ melancholic alternative rock epic about the dark side of Hollywood. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Am.
Alt-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a clean, atmospheric feel for the verses and switch to a heavier strum for the chorus. The contrast between mellow and intense sections defines this song.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmF
Psychic spies from China try to steal your mind’s elation
AmF
And little girls from Sweden dream of silver screen quotation
CGFDmAm
And if you want these kind of dreams it’s Californication
Verse 2
AmF
It’s the edge of the world and all of Western civilization
AmF
The sun may rise in the East at least it’s settled in a final location
CGFDmAm
It’s understood that Hollywood sells Californication
Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
Verse 3
AmF
Marry me girl, be my fairy to the world, be my very own constellation
AmF
A teenage bride with a baby inside getting high on information
CGFDmAm
And buy me a star on the boulevard it’s Californication
Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
Verse 4
AmF
Destruction leads to a very rough road but it also breeds creation
AmF
And earthquakes are to a girl’s guitar, they’re just another good vibration
CGFDmAm
And tidal waves couldn’t save the world from Californication
Final Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCGAm
Dream of Californication
Practice tip: The Am-F verse pattern and Am-F-C-G chorus are straightforward. Focus on the transition between the verse and chorus sections where the feel changes from brooding to anthemic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Californication"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "Californication" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Californication" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Californication"?
It was written by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and released in 1999.
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Californication Chords – Banjo
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ melancholic alternative rock epic about the dark side of Hollywood. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Am.
Alt-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a clean, atmospheric feel for the verses and switch to a heavier strum for the chorus. The contrast between mellow and intense sections defines this song.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmF
Psychic spies from China try to steal your mind’s elation
AmF
And little girls from Sweden dream of silver screen quotation
CGFDmAm
And if you want these kind of dreams it’s Californication
Verse 2
AmF
It’s the edge of the world and all of Western civilization
AmF
The sun may rise in the East at least it’s settled in a final location
CGFDmAm
It’s understood that Hollywood sells Californication
Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
Verse 3
AmF
Marry me girl, be my fairy to the world, be my very own constellation
AmF
A teenage bride with a baby inside getting high on information
CGFDmAm
And buy me a star on the boulevard it’s Californication
Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
Verse 4
AmF
Destruction leads to a very rough road but it also breeds creation
AmF
And earthquakes are to a girl’s guitar, they’re just another good vibration
CGFDmAm
And tidal waves couldn’t save the world from Californication
Final Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCGAm
Dream of Californication
Practice tip: The Am-F verse pattern and Am-F-C-G chorus are straightforward. Focus on the transition between the verse and chorus sections where the feel changes from brooding to anthemic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Californication"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "Californication" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Californication" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Californication"?
It was written by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and released in 1999.
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Californication Chords – Mandolin
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ melancholic alternative rock epic about the dark side of Hollywood. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Am.
Alt-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a clean, atmospheric feel for the verses and switch to a heavier strum for the chorus. The contrast between mellow and intense sections defines this song.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmF
Psychic spies from China try to steal your mind’s elation
AmF
And little girls from Sweden dream of silver screen quotation
CGFDmAm
And if you want these kind of dreams it’s Californication
Verse 2
AmF
It’s the edge of the world and all of Western civilization
AmF
The sun may rise in the East at least it’s settled in a final location
CGFDmAm
It’s understood that Hollywood sells Californication
Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
Verse 3
AmF
Marry me girl, be my fairy to the world, be my very own constellation
AmF
A teenage bride with a baby inside getting high on information
CGFDmAm
And buy me a star on the boulevard it’s Californication
Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
Verse 4
AmF
Destruction leads to a very rough road but it also breeds creation
AmF
And earthquakes are to a girl’s guitar, they’re just another good vibration
CGFDmAm
And tidal waves couldn’t save the world from Californication
Final Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCGAm
Dream of Californication
Practice tip: The Am-F verse pattern and Am-F-C-G chorus are straightforward. Focus on the transition between the verse and chorus sections where the feel changes from brooding to anthemic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Californication"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "Californication" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Californication" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Californication"?
It was written by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and released in 1999.
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Californication Chords – Harmonica
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ melancholic alternative rock epic about the dark side of Hollywood. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Am.
Alt-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a clean, atmospheric feel for the verses and switch to a heavier strum for the chorus. The contrast between mellow and intense sections defines this song.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmF
Psychic spies from China try to steal your mind’s elation
AmF
And little girls from Sweden dream of silver screen quotation
CGFDmAm
And if you want these kind of dreams it’s Californication
Verse 2
AmF
It’s the edge of the world and all of Western civilization
AmF
The sun may rise in the East at least it’s settled in a final location
CGFDmAm
It’s understood that Hollywood sells Californication
Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
Verse 3
AmF
Marry me girl, be my fairy to the world, be my very own constellation
AmF
A teenage bride with a baby inside getting high on information
CGFDmAm
And buy me a star on the boulevard it’s Californication
Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
Verse 4
AmF
Destruction leads to a very rough road but it also breeds creation
AmF
And earthquakes are to a girl’s guitar, they’re just another good vibration
CGFDmAm
And tidal waves couldn’t save the world from Californication
Final Chorus
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCG
Dream of Californication
AmFCGAm
Dream of Californication
Practice tip: The Am-F verse pattern and Am-F-C-G chorus are straightforward. Focus on the transition between the verse and chorus sections where the feel changes from brooding to anthemic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Californication"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "Californication" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Californication" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Californication"?
It was written by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and released in 1999.