California On My Mind Chords & Lyrics - Merle Haggard

[C]Well I got California on my mind

I’m leaving this old town [G7]behind

[C]I’m tired of sitting and I’m tired of pining

[F]I’m going back where the sun is shining

[C]I got Cali[G7]fornia on my [C]mind


Well I got stuck in this dingy city

[F]But I’m not gonna stay

[C]I’m tired of these red brick buildings

[D7]And I’m gonna leave [G7]today


[C]It’s been one cold and dreadful winter

[F]And I’m going back to the grapevine center

[C]Pack up my [G7]things and be on my [C]way


[C]Well I got California on my mind

I’m leaving this old town [G7]behind

[C]I’m tired of sitting and I’m tired of pining

[F]I’m going back where the sun is shining

[C]I got Cali[G7]fornia on my [C]mind


Well I got a gal in Redwood city

[F]That I’d sure like to see

[C]And I’d bet my bottom dollar

[D7]She’s still sweet on [G7]me


[C]Well I’m a homesick bat couldn’t be no sicker

[F]I’m proud to say that I’m a prune picker

[C]This town and [G7]me just don’t [C]agree


[C]Well I got California on my mind

I’m leaving this old town [G7]behind

[C]I’m tired of sitting and I’m tired of pining

[F]I’m going back where the sun is shining

[C]I got Cali[G7]fornia on my [C]mind