CALIFORNIA
(Cliff Friend / Con Conrad,   1922)


California let me speak my mind 
I've been waiting for a long long time 
I've got a sneaky feeling I'll be stealing
To your bright and sunny clime 
Is it any wonder that I'm glad 
You're the only home I've ever had 
Since I'm away both night and day 
You're in this heart of mine

California when the days are blue 
That's the time I always think of you 
I miss the golden land of sunshine and the many happy friends I knew 
Every moment how I long to be in your land of hospitality 
"Your native son has only one place in his heart so true"

My California 
Hear your lonesome boy calling 
Honest I ain't a stalling 
I want to come home just hear me crying
I'm really crying 
Nighttime finds me just like a willow
Weeping there on my pillow 
So lonesome and blue 
Yes longing for you 
Oh dear let the birdies sing 
It's orange blossom time 
I'll cheer 'cause I've got the ring 
And I hear those wedding chimes 
Just let me warn ya 
Tell my sweetie in California 
My love is growing 
I'll soon be going California bound.