I went to California for the sand, surf and sun

Strip malls, psychics, and tattoo parlors from Malibu to Huntington.

But as autumn rolled around I longed for a change, there were no turning leaves and it felt so strange here in the depths of hell at the Henley Hotel so broke up I wanna go home

California my baby, you gave me your reasons

Put me in that Golden State but I need all my seasons

Endless summer’s all you got

I got to California and I cruised the PCH

In search of mariscos, all the Mexican food I could take

When the sun goes down gotta hide your knees

No Bermuda shorts in the club if you please

I put the car in gear and drove off Venice Pier and the waves carried me back home

California my baby, you gave me your reasons

Put me in that Golden State but I need all my seasons, honey

Endless summer's all you got

I went to California and I never felt so free

A wealth of paradise nestled in between desert and sea

But those Santa Ana winds blow the Devil’s breath and her mellow yellow vibes got me relaxed to death

I’d trade all those blondes and the palms’ swaying fronds for a Midwest winter’s morn in

California my baby, you gave me your reasons

Put me in that Golden State but I need all my seasons

California sweet lady, give me one more reason

You know I would love to stay but I need all my seasons, honey

Endless summer's all you got

Endless summer's all you got

Endless summer's all you got