As I stand here these evening Looking out over the metropolis of Los Angeles, California I can't help but think about the young lady that I met here So I wrote a song tonight and I call it my California girl
California girl, you're living in a different world Let the sun shine in, right here where my love begins No, I won't ever hurt you, no, I won't make you cry, no California girl, I'm gonna love, love you till the day I die, yeah Everybody help me sing this song one more time, yeah
California girl, you're living by the sand and sea And it means every little thing now, now that you belong to me Oh, I'm gonna make you happy, oh, I'm gonna see you smile, yeah My California, California, California I'm gonna love you baby, till the day I die, yeah
California girl, oh, you live in a different world, yes you are And it means every little thing darling, now that you are my girl, yeah No, I won't never hurt you, baby, I won't see you cry, no My California, California, California I'm gonna love you baby, till the day I die, yeah
Everybody help me sing these song one more time California girl, California girl Oh, I'm gonna love you baby, yes I am Till the day, the day, the day, the day I die, yeah
You see I'm not ashamed tonight To say these words to the young lady That I met at the metropolis of Los Angeles, California, huh And as I look out over the sky tonight Through the fog and through the smog I can't help but think about that young girl, oh, oh, oh baby Everybody, help me, help me sing one more time, yeah
I don't want to lose you, this good thing that I got 'cause if I do I will surely, surely lose a lot. 'Cause your love is better than any love I know. It's like thunder and lightning, the way you love me is frightening. You better knock, knock on wood, baby.
I'm not superstitious about ya but I can't take no chance. I got me spinnin', baby, you know I'm in a trance. 'Cause your love is better than any love I know. It's like thunder and lightning, the way you love me is frightening. You better knock, knock on wood, baby.
It's no secret about it, that woman is my loving cup 'cause she sees to it that I get enough. Just one touch from here, you know it means so much. It's like thunder and lightning, the way you love me is frightening. You better knock, knock on wood, baby.
If you ever change your mind About leavin', leavin' me behind Oh, oh, bring it to me Bring your sweet lovin' Bring it on home to me, oh yeah
You know I laughed (ha ha) when you left But now I know I've only hurt myself Oh, oh, bring it to me Bring your sweet lovin' Bring it on home to me, yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
I'll give you jewellery, money too And that's not all, all I'll do for you Oh, oh, bring it to me Bring your sweet lovin' Bring it on home to me, yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) Yeah
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You know I'll always be your slave Till I'm dead and buried in my grave Oh, oh, bring it to me Bring your sweet lovin' Bring it on home to me, yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
If you ever change your mind About leavin', leavin' me behind Oh, oh, bring it to me Bring your sweet lovin' Bring it on home to me, yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) Yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
Our guardian star lost all his glow The day that I lost you He lost all his glitter the day you said, "no" And his silver turned to blue Like him I am doubtful that our love is true But if you decide to call on me Ask for Mister Blue I stay at home at night Right by the phone at night But you won't call and I won't hurt my pride Call me Mister I won't tell you While you paint the town A bright red to turn it upside down I'm painting it too But I'm painting it blue Call me Mister Blue Call me Mister Blue
You can bring joy Like I never had I'm gonna' be right near you As long as I can That's why I can be lonely But you can be found And I ain't lonely baby You're always around That's why Things get better baby When I'm with you Things get better baby When I'm with you I can't live without you I know that you're mine I can't lose this feeling You stay on my mind That's why Things get better baby When I'm with you Things get better baby When I'm with you
I don't want to lose you, this good thing that I got 'cause if I do I will surely, surely lose a lot. 'Cause your love is better than any love I know. It's like thunder and lightning, the way you love me is frightening. You better knock, knock on wood, baby.
I'm not superstitious about ya but I can't take no chance. I got me spinnin', baby, you know I'm in a trance. 'Cause your love is better than any love I know. It's like thunder and lightning, the way you love me is frightening. You better knock, knock on wood, baby.
It's no secret about it, that woman is my loving cup 'cause she sees to it that I get enough. Just one touch from here, you know it means so much. It's like thunder and lightning, the way you love me is frightening. You better knock, knock on wood, baby.
You can bring joy Like I never had I'm gonna' be right near you As long as I can That's why I can be lonely But you can be found And I ain't lonely baby You're always around That's why Things get better baby When I'm with you Things get better baby When I'm with you I can't live without you I know that you're mine I can't lose this feeling You stay on my mind That's why Things get better baby When I'm with you Things get better baby When I'm with you
If there's something you need That you just don't have Well just don't sit there Feeling badCome on now get up Try and understand Just raise you hand Baby here I am You know I'm standing in line I wanna give you my love Please let me try Come on now get up Try and understand Just raise your hand
