Look at me and see a guy who's sad
But I never thought a woman cold make me feel so sad
Just flew into JFK and got off the plane
While thinking to myself “I must have been insane”
To leave her in LA at the airport in the rain
Her tears fell
While the silver bird taxied toward the runway to the sky
Looking through the window I tried to smile goodbye
Had to turn away
Cause I broke down and cried
As I took off in this feel all the emptiness inside
(Chorus)
Oh how could I live through a New York winter
With that California woman on my mind
It would be so hard to get myself together
Now that she's not with me all the time
And even though I'll try I won't forget her
And all the tender love that once was mine
How can I live through a New York winter
With that California woman on my mind
I'm ashamed
Shouldn't have told him not to make her fall for me in vain
Recalling tender words she whispered as I played the game
Thought I'd come out the winner
But I'm the fool to blame
How she pleaded to come with me
Why did I refuse her
Repeat Chorus
Oh how could I live through a New York winter
With that California woman on my mind