Rihanna - California King Bed Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to D,A keys to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [C] [G] [C] [G] [C] [G] [D]
[G]Chest to [C]chest
[G]Nose to [C]nose
[G]Palm to [C]palm
We were [G]always just [D]that close
[G]Wrist to [C]wrist
[G]Toe to [C]toe
[G]Lips that [C]felt just like the [G]inside of a [D]rose
[verse 2]
[Em]So how come when [C]I reach out my [Em]fin[C]ger
[Em]It feels like more [C]than distance be[G]tween [D]us
[verse 3]
In this [G]California king [D]bed
We’re ten [Em]thousand miles [C]apart
I’ve been [G]California [D]wishing on these [Em]stars
For your heart for [C]me
My California [G]king
[verse 4]
[G]Eye to [C]eye
[G]Cheek to [C]cheek
[G]Side by [C]side
You were [G]sleeping next to [D]me
[G]Arm in [C]arm
[G]Dusk to [C]dawn
With the [G]curtains [C]drawn
And a little last [G]night on these [D]sheets
[Closing]
[G]Just when I felt like giving up on us
[D]You turned around and gave me one last touch
[G]That made everything [C]feel better
[Em]And even then my eyes [D]got wetter
[C]So confused wanna ask you if you love me
But I don’t wanna seem so weak
[D]Maybe [G]I’ve been [Am]California [C]dreaming
How to play California King Bed on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Rihanna - California King Bed on guitar requires 5 chords and 7 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
California King Bed uses these transitions most often: C → G (18), G → C (16), and G → D (9). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - C chord transition.
1. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
2. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
3. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
4. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
5. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
6. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
7. Am → C chord transition
To move from Am to C;
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
California King Bed chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in California King Bed.
- California King Bed includes 66 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- California King Bed contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how California King Bed connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%
- C → D: 11%