Santa Monica by Everclear

Key: G · 136 BPM · 4/4

Santa Monica by Everclear is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution, played as a IV-I-V rotation: C-G-D. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution), played as a IV-I-V rotation in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGC-G-D
Capo 3EA-E-B
Capo 5DG-D-A
Capo 7CF-C-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 G
  • 0:19 D
  • 0:21 Em
  • 0:22 C
  • 0:24 G
  • 0:38 D
  • 0:40 Em
  • 0:41 C
  • 0:43 G
  • 0:48 D
  • 0:50 Em
  • 0:50 C
  • 0:53 G
  • 0:58 C
  • 1:00 D
  • 1:00 G
  • 1:03 D
  • 1:04 C
  • 1:05 G
  • 1:07 C
  • 1:09 D
  • 1:10 G
  • 1:12 Em
  • 1:12 D
  • 1:14 G
  • 1:34 D
  • 1:36 C
  • 1:38 G
  • 1:52 D
  • 1:55 C
  • 1:57 G
  • 2:02 D
  • 2:04 C
  • 2:07 G
  • 2:11 C
  • 2:14 G
  • 2:16 D
  • 2:18 G
  • 2:21 C
  • 2:23 G
  • 2:25 D
  • 2:28 G
  • 2:30 C
  • 2:32 D
  • 2:32 G
  • 2:35 D
  • 2:37 G
  • 2:40 C
  • 2:42 G
  • 2:44 D
  • 2:46 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is Santa Monica in?

Santa Monica is in G major.

What chords does Santa Monica use?

The core of Santa Monica cycles through C, G, D (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Santa Monica?

Santa Monica runs at 136 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Santa Monica use?

Santa Monica follows the I-V-IV progression, played as a IV-I-V rotation. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for Santa Monica?

No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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