California King Bed

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

Use this type of G: 320033
And this type of C9: x32033

[G][C9][G][C9]
[G][C9][G][D]

[G] Chest t[C9]o chest
[G] Nose t[C9]o nose
[G] Palm t[C9]o palm
[G]We were always [C9]just that close
[G] Wrist t[C9]o wrist
[G] Toe t[C9]o toe
[G] Lips that ju[C9]st felt just [G]like the ins[C9]ide of a rose
[G]So how com[D]e when I r[Em]each out [C]my fingers
[G]It feels li[D]ke more tha[Em]n distance[C] between us

[G]In this Califo[D]rnia king bed
[Em]We're ten thous[C]and miles apart
[G]I bet California w[D]ishing on these s[Em]tars of your heart
[C]for me
[G]My California king

[G] Eye t[C9]o eye
[G] Cheek t[C9]o cheek
[G] Side b[C9]y side
[G]You were sleep[C9]ing next to me
[G] Arm t[C9]o arm
[G] Dusk t[C9]o dawn
[G]With the cur[C9]tains drawn
[G]And a little last n[C9]ite on these sheets
[G]So how com[D]e when I r[Em]each out [C]my fingers
[G]It Seems li[D]ke more tha[Em]n distance[C] between us

[G]In this Califo[D]rnia king bed
[Em]We're ten thous[C]and miles apart
[G]I bet California w[D]ishing on these s[Em]tars of your heart
[C]for me
[G]My Ca[D]lifo[Em]rnia [C]king

[G][D][Em][C]

[G]Just when I felt li[D]ke giving up on us
[Em]You turned around and gave me one last touch
[C]That made everything feel better
And even then my eyes got better
[G]So confused wanna as[D]k you if you love me
But I dont wanna seem so weak
[Em]Maybe I'v[C]e been Ca[Am]lifornia[D] dreaming

[G]In this Califo[D]rnia king bed
[Em]We're ten thous[C]and miles apart
[G]I bet California w[D]ishing on these s[Em]tars of your heart
[C]for me
[G]My Ca[D]lifo[Em]rnia [C]king

[G]My Ca[D]lifo[Em]rnia [C]king

[G]In this Califo[D]rnia king bed
[Em]We're ten thous[C]and miles apart
[G]I bet California w[D]ishing on these s[Em]tars of your heart
[C]for me
[G]My California king

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Barbadian Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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California King Bed by Rihanna is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Em (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Am (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for California King Bed by Rihanna: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to C9 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – V – vi – IV – ii

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

G D Em C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of G. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Semua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)

check_circle Memerlukan variasi chord bertingkat (C9)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – V – vi – IV – ii • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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quiz How to play the easy chords for California King Bed (Rihanna)?

To play the Easy Chords for California King Bed, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for California King Bed?

The original recording key for California King Bed by Rihanna is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Use this type of G: 320033
And this type of C9: x32033

[G][C9][G][C9]
[G][C9][G][D]

[G] Chest t[C9]o chest
[G] Nose t[C9]o nose
[G] Palm t[C9]o palm
[G]We were always [C9]just that close
[G] Wrist t[C9]o wrist
[G] Toe t[C9]o toe
[G] Lips that ju[C9]st felt just [G]like the ins[C9]ide of a rose
[G]So how com[D]e when I r[Em]each out [C]my fingers
[G]It feels li[D]ke more tha[Em]n distance[C] between us

[G]In this Califo[D]rnia king bed
[Em]We're ten thous[C]and miles apart
[G]I bet California w[D]ishing on these s[Em]tars of your heart
[C]for me
[G]My California king

[G] Eye t[C9]o eye
[G] Cheek t[C9]o cheek
[G] Side b[C9]y side
[G]You were sleep[C9]ing next to me
[G] Arm t[C9]o arm
[G] Dusk t[C9]o dawn
[G]With the cur[C9]tains drawn
[G]And a little last n[C9]ite on these sheets
[G]So how com[D]e when I r[Em]each out [C]my fingers
[G]It Seems li[D]ke more tha[Em]n distance[C] between us

[G]In this Califo[D]rnia king bed
[Em]We're ten thous[C]and miles apart
[G]I bet California w[D]ishing on these s[Em]tars of your heart
[C]for me
[G]My Ca[D]lifo[Em]rnia [C]king

[G][D][Em][C]

[G]Just when I felt li[D]ke giving up on us
[Em]You turned around and gave me one last touch
[C]That made everything feel better
And even then my eyes got better
[G]So confused wanna as[D]k you if you love me
But I dont wanna seem so weak
[Em]Maybe I'v[C]e been Ca[Am]lifornia[D] dreaming

[G]In this Califo[D]rnia king bed
[Em]We're ten thous[C]and miles apart
[G]I bet California w[D]ishing on these s[Em]tars of your heart
[C]for me
[G]My Ca[D]lifo[Em]rnia [C]king

[G]My Ca[D]lifo[Em]rnia [C]king

[G]In this Califo[D]rnia king bed
[Em]We're ten thous[C]and miles apart
[G]I bet California w[D]ishing on these s[Em]tars of your heart
[C]for me
[G]My California king