VERSE 1 I left Shannon, crying in Nashville She was the best that I've had She needed so much, more than I could give That still makes me sad CHORUS But California's in my headlights It's been so long since I've seen stars in the sky So far, I ain't got it right, but this time I just might VERSE 2 I miss this desert, most in the spring time I miss a girl I still love I've missed so many, once in a lifetimes And sometimes that gets tough Yeah and sometimes that's still tough CHORUS But California's in my headlights It's been so long since I've seen stars in the sky So far, I ain't got it right, but this time I just might In California BRIDGE Oh baby, you should run And I should warn you Hey baby, I still miss some one CHORUS