I lived most half my life from everything I knew Left to find my sanity maybe make a dream come true And much to my surprise cuz I never would believe...
Left to find my sanity maybe make a dream come true
And much to my surprise cuz I never would believe
California I’m gonna leave
All these palm trees same weather every day
They say what’s not to like but I just disagree
I guess the sameness of livin here’s the norm
I miss Midwest thunderstorms
California dreamin was the motto in the day
Found lots of answers and I’m glad I came to stay
Ain’t no regrets of why I had to come
California I gotta run
Green grassy meadows with a barn and a pond
Sittin on the front porch with friends and play some songs
This is what I’m dreamin of L.A. had my fill
Leavin California can’t wait until
All these palm trees same weather every day
They say what’s not to like but I just disagree
I guess the sameness of livin here’s the norm
I miss Midwest thunderstorms
California dreamin was the motto in the day
Found lots of answers and I’m glad I came to stay
Ain’t no regrets of why I had to come
California I gotta run
California dreamin was the motto in the day
Found lots of answers and I’m glad I came to stay
Ain’t no regrets of why I had to come
California I gotta run
( instrumental break)
California I gotta run
California I gotta run
California I gotta run
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Dreaming of getting back to a life of rural simplicity
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Dreaming of getting back to a life of rural simplicity
08/03/10 01:39:28PM @mark-reed:
I liked the traditional feel to this, the banjo works well. Loved the parody on California dreaming, Having never been to the place all I can say you need to try a dull damp winter day in London. Then you might wanna run lol. Great little tune well done
07/31/10 12:50:19PM @farrell-jackson:
Hi Walt, your voice and phrasing reminds me a bit of Robert Earl Keen, which is good in my music book. The banjo fits this song perfectly and good song writing too. Remember though "all the leaves are brown" at one time or another where ever we go. Enjoyed it!
<p>Walt Cronin came into being a serious folk singer-songwriter around the age of 50. His life experiences as a medic in Vietnam and somewhat nomadic...
<p>Walt Cronin came into being a serious folk singer-songwriter around the age of 50. His life experiences as a medic in Vietnam and somewhat nomadic life afterwards are the source of many of the folk songs he has written. Writing about societal issues as well as love songs and some light heart-ed fare make up the content of what will be his 3rd CD released in June 2010. Quote: "Tender and introspective songs with the kind of realness and authenticity that is becoming quite rare." Beeb Ashcroft Indie-Music<br /><br /></p>
I liked the traditional feel to this, the banjo works well. Loved the parody on California dreaming, Having never been to the place all I can say you need to try a dull damp winter day in London. Then you might wanna run lol. Great little tune well done
Hi Walt, your voice and phrasing reminds me a bit of Robert Earl Keen, which is good in my music book. The banjo fits this song perfectly and good song writing too. Remember though "all the leaves are brown" at one time or another where ever we go. Enjoyed it!
Farrell