I was lying under the bright sun light
Rejoicing in this new Lc state of mind
In my favorite place, my California was you
Everyday and every night, too nice to be true

Then you put my back against the wall
No, you didn't gimme options -Now I gotta stand tall
When I used to stand there by your side
I cannot help but wonder why you forced me to say goodbye

California
I'm leaving you
I couldn't choose
You let me go

California
I have to leave
Set myself free
I'll miss you so

I'm leaving California...
I'm leaving you

Californian heat began to burn
It took a year for my paradise to turn into hell
I swear I did my best not to rebel
But you gave me no choice and I had to break your spell

You turned something perfect into something sad
You can't undo this, now there's no turning back
You held me up for ransom, see,
Karma's already paid in change for my liberty
You thought I wouldn't go this way
But I couldn't stay - You led me away
Believe me when I say it hurts not to see you smile again, but...

California
I'm leaving you
I couldn't choose
You let me go

California
I have to leave
Set myself free
I'll miss you so

I'm leaving California...
I'm leaving you

I'll miss you so

California
I'm leaving you
I couldn't choose
You let me go

California
I have to leave
Set myself free
I'll miss you so

I'm leaving California...
I'm leaving you

I'll miss you so