Three years here I can't stay.
So long New York, I'm going away.
No sad farewells, it'll feel just great
to get back to the Golden State.

California, California:
Calling me back.
California, California:
Calling me back to your arms.

Ooh, those girls are so pretty,
in every town and every city:
from San Diego to San Jose;
from Trinidad to Monterey.

Gold rush fever brought me here.
Thousands follow year by year.
Drawn by California sun,
folks working hard and having fun.

From the album "Greetings from Ariel"
Words and Music by JJ Jenkins and George Petersen
© 1990 JENPET Music International (ASCAP)