[Verse 1]
Something's wrong in California
I can tell by the letters she don't write
I gotta get back to California
Something just ain't right
In California

[Verse 2]
Stranded here in Kansas City
Ain't got a nickel to my name
I gotta get back to see my baby just the same
Back to California

[Refrain]
I said I'd send for her when I made it
But I ain't made it, and deep inside
I'm afraid it's all over

[Verse 3]
Shouldn't have left her in California
That was a foolish thing to do
I gotta get back (Gotta get back)
To see my baby
Lord, I hope she's still true
In California
(California)
[Refrain]
Last time I heard from her, I was in Denver
Oh, I'm so afraid she forgot to remember
To love me

[Verse 4]
Something's wrong in California
I can tell by the letters she don't write
Gotta get back to California (Gotta get back)
Something just ain't right
In California
(California)

[Outro]
California