California Dreaming Intro by The Mamas & The Papas

California Dreaming tab by The Mamas & The Papas

Name: California Dreaming
Channel: The Mamas & The Papas

Intro

Changed the last part of the intro to match the recording better, I know that in the recording there are 2
guitars but this sounds right for just one.

Tuning: Standard

e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------------2------------------------------|
G|2-----2-------2------2-------2--------------2------------------------------|
D|--2--------------2-------------2------------1------------------------------|
A|----0---3-1-0------0---3-1-0-----------3-1---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------0-1-0-------------------------------------|

Last updated: September 10, 2025

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The Mamas & The Papas tabs for California dreaming

About this song

"California Dreamin'" by The Mamas and The Papas features a distinctive opening guitar riff played by John Phillips. The song's lush vocal harmonies and folk-rock sound helped define the sound of the 1960s. The bassline, played by Joe Osborn, provides a steady foundation for the dreamy atmosphere of the song. The use of a 12-string guitar adds a jangly texture to the track.