Starkid – Black Friday – Califormia Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Starkid – Black Friday – Califormia Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsGmBbCmEbF

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This is the chords of Black Friday – Califormia by Starkid on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse 1]
Gm
My mom’s a bitch
Bb
An alcoholic
Cm
A melancholic
Eb                        F
That we keep afloat
Gm
It’s time to flip the switch
Bb
When the problem’s chronic
Cm
Not being hyperbolic
Eb                               F
But it’s time to ghost

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[Pre-Chorus]
Eb                                         Bb
And when the sun shines down upon me
Cm
I’ll know I’m righteous, babe
Eb                               F
In this time of crisis, babe
Eb                                                   Bb
And when the sun shines down over Cali
Cm
The future’s priceless, babe
Eb                               F
The past’s a virus, babe

[Chorus]
Eb Bb Cm
‘Cause we’re CaliforM.I.A
F
M.I.A
Eb Bb Gm
‘Cause we’re CalifoM.I.A

[Verse 2]
Gm
It beats bein’ broke
Bb
In this day and ages
Cm
What the use of wages
Eb F
If you can’t afford a smoke?
Gm
It’s not a trope
Bb
I’ll be an actress
Cm
‘Cause I’ve had practice
Eb F
Selling hope

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[Pre-Chorus]
Eb Bb
And when the sun shines down upon us
Cm
We’ll know we’re righteous, babe
Eb F
We survived the crisis, babe
Eb Bb
And when the sun shines down over Cali
Cm
We won’t need a license
Eb F
‘Cause love will drive us

[Chorus]
Eb Bb
Oh, we’re CaliforM.I.A
Cm
We’re missing in action
F
Addition by subtraction
Eb Bb Cm
We’re CaliforM.I.A
Gm
Dear Mom
Bb
It’s been real – real bad
Cm
I’d say you did your best
Eb
But I’m not a liar

[ETHAN (spoken)]
F
Oh, L-I-E-R, babe

Gm Bb
We get it, Ethan, you’re a good speller.
Cm
I’m taking Hannah, as far away as we can get
Eb F
I’d give you an address but I don’t want to
Gm Bb
Don’t write, don’t call, don’t ask
Cm
Sincerely, Lex
P.S. Get yourself a new trailer
‘Cause this one is broke as shit!

[Chorus]
Eb Bb Cm
‘Cause we’re CaliforM.I.A
F
M.I.A

Eb Bb
‘Cause we’re Califor
Gm Bb Cm Eb F Gm
M.I.A

How to play Black Friday – Califormia: key, chords and progression

Black Friday – Califormia by Starkid keeps coming home to G minor (two flats: B♭, E♭). You need 5 chords: Gm, Bb, Cm, Eb and F.

The backbone of the song is Bb – Cm – Eb – F (III – iv – VI – VII in G minor). Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 3rd fret and play the shapes Em, G, Am, C, D (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 0% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.

Chord diagrams

Gm chord on guitar (355333)
GmG B♭ D
Bb chord on guitar (x13331)
B♭B♭ D F
Cm chord on guitar (x35543)
CmC E♭ G
Eb chord on guitar (x68886)
E♭E♭ G B♭
F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C

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Black Friday – Califormia chords: questions

What key is Black Friday – Califormia in?

Black Friday – Califormia by Starkid is centred on G minor (two flats: B♭, E♭).

What chords are in Black Friday – Califormia?

Black Friday – Califormia uses 5 chords: Gm, Bb, Cm, Eb, F.

What is the chord progression of Black Friday – Califormia?

The main progression is Bb – Cm – Eb – F (III – iv – VI – VII).

Is Black Friday – Califormia easy to play on guitar?

Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 3rd fret and play the shapes Em, G, Am, C, D (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 0% without a capo).

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