Californication Chords
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Chords in this song
Chords for Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The estimated core chords are Am, F, Dm7, D. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Californication
The automatically estimated key is Am; check it against the recording before playing along.
Estimated difficulty: Easy — mostly open chords, with F as the one tricky shape.
Estimated core chords
Chord progression through the song
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Frequently asked
What key is Californication in?
Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers has an automatically estimated key of Am, at around 96 BPM.
What chords do I need for Californication?
The automatically estimated core chords are Am, F, Dm7, D.
Is Californication good for beginners?
Based on the automatic chord estimate: Easy. Mostly open chords, with F as the one tricky shape.