Something's wrong in California
I can tell by the letters she don't write
Gotta get back to California
Something's just not right
In California

I'm stranded in ol' New York City
Ain't got a nickel to my name
I'll 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

Shouldn't have left her in California
That's a foolish thing to do
There's something wrong in California
Is she still true?
In California

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

Something's wrong in California
I can tell by the letters she don't write
Gotta get back to California
Something's just not right
In California