In the air there is a sweetness,
You can taste it on your tongue
All the faces filled with freckles;
Touched by kisses from the sun
California, oh my darlin'
Cherish you until I die
California, oh my sweetheart
You're the apple of my eye
I will water all your poppies
When the tears fall from my eyes
Wish I could fit you in my pocket
Keep you always by my side
California, oh my darlin'
Cherish you until I die
California, oh my sweetheart
You're the apple of my eye
San Francisco, Santa Barbara,
San Diego, San Ramone
City of Angels, fields of gold
Mariposa, redwood forests;
San Luis Obispo, you'll always be my home
California, oh my darlin'
Cherish you until I die
California, oh my sweetheart
You're the apple of my eye
In the old times it was spoke of
Treasure you would not believe
But the riches we uncovered
Was the truth that set us free
California, oh my darlin'
Cherish you until I die
California, oh my sweetheart
You're the apple of my eye
credits
from Hold Down This Fort,
released July 9, 2013
Vocals: Rebecca Turner and Lauren Buzzetti
Lyrics: Rebecca Turner and Laurene Buzzetti
Guitar: Rebecca Turner
Recorded by Ben Ayers
Mixed By Audio Grande Studios
California: California
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