[Intro]
D7 G
[Verse 1]
G
I'm goin' to california, where they sleep out every night
C G
I'm goin' to california, where they sleep out every night
D G
I'm leavin' you, mama, 'cause you know you don't treat me right.
[Verse 2]
G
Let me tell you somethin', mama that you don't know
C G
Let me tell you somethin', good gal that you don't know
D G
Yeah, I'm a do-right papa, and got a home everywhere I go.
[Chorus]
G
I got the california blues, and I'm sure gonna leave you here, lord
C G
I got the california blues, and I'm sure gonna leave you here
D G
I may rob you blind, I ain't got not railroad fare, come on in here.
[Instrumental]
G C G D G
[Verse 3]
G
Listen to me, mama, while I sing this song, lord
C G
Listen to your daddy sing you this lonesome song
D G
You got me worried now, but I won't be worried long.
[Chorus]
G
I got the california blues, and I'm sure gonna leave you here, hey, hey
C G
I got the california blues, and I'm sure gonna leave you here
D G
I may rob you blind, I ain't got no railroad fare, honey get over here.