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
[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
[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