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