something's wrong in california

something's wrong in california

i can tell by the letter she don't write

gotta get back to california

something's just not right in california

i'm stranded in ole new york city

ain't got a nickel to my name

make my way to california

just the same to california

haven't heard from her since late last december

i'm so afraid she's forgot to remember to love me

should have left her in california

that's a foolish thing to do

something wrong in california

is she still true in california?

i said i'm sinned for her when i made it

i ain't made it and deep inside i'm afraid of this is all over

something's wrong in california

i can tell by the letter she don't write

gotta get back to california

something's just not right in california.