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Melanie Safka

California Dreamin'

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California Dreamin' Lyrics

All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey
I've been for a walk on a winter's day
I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A.
California dreamin' on such a winter's day.

Stopped into a church I passed along the way
Well I got down on my kneesand I pretend to pray
You know the preacher lights the coals, he knows I'm gonna stay
California dreamin' on such a winter's day.

All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey
I've been for a walk on a winter's day
I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A.
California dreamin' on such a winter's day
California dreamin' on such a winter's day
California dreamin' on such a winter's day.

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mellow_harsher On Apr 19, 2018

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2018-04-19 21:32:00

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