California Going out to California Gonna let the water warm my clothes I'm alone but I'm not lonely Gonna trade the weather for the Western coast No don't cry I'll be back and I'll Bring the sun to shine In your eyes On your shoulders Sunset Boulevard will strip for money Mulholland is a long drag for the lonely hearts Down along the Imperial Valley Runs a river of homelessness and cinema stars
Don't say The trip's been done A hundred thousand times Cause this one Is mine So I will work at what work finds me And I will take what comfort I can get I'll be back when I'm good and ready California doesn't seem to think I'm ready yet No don't cry I'll be back and I'll Bring the sun to shine In your eyes On your shoulders