California

California Lyrics

It's a three-day drive if she drives all night
Says she's leavin' at the crack of dawn
Well, she might still be lyin' here with me
But in her heart she's already gone
Already packed-up, the Altima's gassed-up
She's done put the map up there on the dash
And I'm all tore-up just tryin' to man-up
Dammin' these tears up but can't hold 'em back

'Cause she's in love with California
And that West-Coast sunshine dream
These ain't no Holly Woods
And these hills ain't Beverly
Ain't no beaches on these backroads
No sunset on the boulevard
She's in love with California
And breakin' my heart

Got a waitress job waitin' in an Ihop
Throw a rock and hit Universal City
Got a glamour shot in her hip pocket
Hopin' somebody'll think she's pretty
By this time tomorrow she'll hit Colorado
I'll be drownin' my sorrow in a bottle of Beam
Before she hits Flagstaff, maybe she'll backtrack
But I wouldn't bet that if I was me

'Cause she's in love with California
And that West-Coast sunshine dream
These ain't no Holly Woods
And these hills ain't Beverly
Ain't no beaches on these backroads
No sunset on the boulevard
She's in love with California
And breakin' my heart

She was all mine
But now it's go-time

'Cause she's in love with California (California)
And that West-Coast sunshine dream (California)
These ain't no Holly Woods
And these hills ain't Beverly
There ain't no beaches on these backroads
No sunset on the boulevard
She's in love with California
And breakin' my heart
She's in love with California
And breakin' my heart

Oh, she's breakin' my heart

Writer(s): John Rich, Rodney Clawson, Vicky McGhee
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing, Anthem Entertainment, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally recorded the song 'California'?

    The song 'California' was originally recorded by Tim McGraw on his 2015 album 'Damn Country Music'. It featured Big & Rich on backing vocals.

  2. Who are the songwriters of 'California'?

    'California' was written by John Rich, Rodney Clawson, and Vicky McGehee.

  3. When did Big & Rich release their version of 'California'?

    Big & Rich released their version of 'California' in 2017 as a single, which is also included in their 2017 album 'Did It for the Party'.

  4. What is the theme of the song 'California'?

    The song 'California' is a country rock track about an ending relationship, where the main focus is a woman leaving her partner to pursue her dreams in California.

  5. Why did Tim McGraw choose to include 'California' on his album?

    Tim McGraw decided to include 'California' on his album 'Damn Country Music' after his guitar player played a demo recorded by John Rich, one-half of the duo Big & Rich.

  6. Does 'California' involve any notable collaborations?

    Yes, Tim McGraw's version of 'California' features the country duo Big & Rich on background vocals, and they also released their own version of the song.

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