Going to California by Led Zeppelin is played in the key of G at a intermediate difficulty level, originally released in the 1970s. It uses 3 chords — G D C — arranged in the I-V-IV progression.
About the I-V-IV progression
The I-V-IV progression is a stripped-down cousin of the four-chord pop pattern with the minor chord removed. It feels direct and uptempo — great for straight-ahead rock and folk strumming.
Playing in the key of G
G major is one of the easiest keys on guitar. Its primary chords — G, C, and D — are all open first-position shapes, and the relative minor (Em) is one of the simplest grips on the instrument. A great key to spend time in as a beginner.
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Learn to play Going to California by Led Zeppelin on guitar. It sits in the key of G and uses the I-V-IV progression with the chords G D C.