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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Santa Monica Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Santa Monica Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Santa Monica Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Santa Monica Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Santa Monica Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Santa Monica Chords – Harmonica
Everclear’s 1995 alternative rock hit about escaping to a California beach city. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a pick and strum with confidence for that gritty rock feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G – C – D
Chorus
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
Verse 2
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G – C – D
Chorus
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
Bridge
Em – C (×3)
Em – C – D
Chorus
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
Outro
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the strum pattern, as it forms the core of the entire song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Santa Monica"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Santa Monica" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Santa Monica" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Santa Monica"?
It was written by Art Alexakis, and released in 1995.