California Dreamin’ The Four Tops

"California Dreamin’" by The Four Tops, released in 1966, is a soulful #R&B track that expresses longing for warmth and comfort during a cold season. The lyrics convey feelings of nostalgia and desire for escape. Its rich harmonies and emotive vocals highlight the yearning theme, contributing to its lasting cultural impact as a classic anthem of hope.

All the leaves are brown (All the leaves are brown)
And the sky is gray (And the sky is gray)
I've been for a walk (I've been for a walk)
On a winter's day (On a winter's day)

I'd be safe and warm (I'd be safe and warm)
If I was in L.A. (If I was in L.A.)
California dreamin' (California dreamin')
On such a winter's day

Stopped into a church
I passed along the way
Well, I got down on my knees (Got down on my knees)
And I pretend to pray (I pretend to pray)

You know the preacher light the coal (Preacher light the coal)
He knows I'm gonna stay (Knows I'm gonna stay)
California dreamin' (California dreamin')
On such a winter's day

All the leaves are brown (All the leaves are brown)
And the sky is gray (And the sky is gray)
I've been for a walk (I've been for a walk)
On a winter's day (On a winter's day)

If I didn't tell her (If I didn't tell her)
I could leave today (I could leave today)
California dreamin' (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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