When I was young, my mama told me She said child, take your time Don't fall in love too quickly before you know your mind She held me round the shoulders In a voice so soft and kind She said love can make you happy and love can rob you blind [Chorus] Here in California Fruit hangs heavy on the vine There's no gold-I thought I'd warn ya
And the hills turn brown in the summertime Now I may learn to love you But I can't say when This morning we were strangers, and tonight we're only friends I'll take my time to know you, I'll take my time to see There's nothing I won't show you if you take your time with me [Chorus]