Here in California - Dave Alvin

When I was young my mother told me

She said son take your time

Don’t fall in love too quickly

Before you know your mind

She held me around the shoulders

And in a voice soft and kind

She said love can make you happy

And love can rob you blind

Here in California fruit hangs heavy on the vines

There’s no gold I thought I’d warn you

And the hills turn brown in the summertime

Will I may learn to love you

But I can’t say when

This morning we were strangers

Tonight we’re only friends

But I’ll take the time to know you

I’ll take the time to see

There’s nothing that I won’t show you

If you take your time with me

Here in California fruit hangs heavy on the vines

There’s no gold I thought I’d warn you

But the hills turn brown in the summertime

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