Californication
IntermediateRed Hot Chili Peppers
Alternative · 5 chords
John Frusciante's melodic fingerpicking over a beautiful Am/F/C/G progression. One of RHCP's greatest.
Chords used in this song
Chord progression
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About the chords in "Californication"
"Californication" by Red Hot Chili Peppers uses the chords Am, F, C, G, Dm. This is a intermediate difficulty alternative song. Click any chord above to see multiple fretboard diagrams and fingering options on a standard-tuned guitar.