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[Verse 1]

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I'm goin' to california, where they sleep out every night
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I'm goin' to california, where they sleep out every night
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I'm leavin' you, mama, 'cause you know you don't treat me right.

[Verse 2]

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Let me tell you somethin', mama that you don't know
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Let me tell you somethin', good gal that you don't know
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Yeah, I'm a do-right papa, and got a home everywhere I go.

[Chorus]

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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]

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[Verse 3]

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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.