Would you believe me if I called to tell you I’m moving out west?
Where the weather is fine and the sun likes to shine along the coastline
I’m leaving town a new chapter awaits on the other side
Just me and my baby two tickets and a jet to LA

California seems fine I’ve been an east coast boy all my life
From Baltimore to New York I made it to Brooklyn at last
I’m leaving town a new chapter awaits on the other side
Just me and my baby two tickets and a jet to LA

I always pictured myself by the ocean lounging in golden sand
Three hours behind a tequila in the palm of my hand
I’m leaving town a new chapter awaits on the other side
Just me and my baby two tickets and a jet to LA
I’m checking into the hotel Californ-i-a
Just me and my baby two smiles and a life in LA

I’ve been searching for words to lay in this song
There’s a lot to say about the one I love
From a morning rise to a kiss goodnight
If the stars above could only shine so bright

Goodbye rain and hello sunshine
I’ve got a one-way ticket to my wonderland
She’s my rock and she’s my darlin
My darlin she’s my everything

When I think of her on the day we met
How I walked right into those hazel eyes
She reeled me in and gave me no choice
To go chasing every last echo of her voice

So goodbye rain and hello blue skies
I’ve got a one-way ticket to my wonderland
She’s my rock and she’s my darlin
My darlin she’s my everything

Together hand in hand it’s getting stronger
She’s my full moon always dancing across the water
I remember when my days felt so much longer

Without holding her

When my time comes and I’m six feet down
I’ll rest easy knowing all the love she gave me
I’ll be with her every time in need
Around the horn through the heavy seas

So goodbye rain and hello sunshine
I’ve got a one-way ticket to my wonderland
She’s my rock and she’s my darlin
My darlin she’s my everything
That’s my darlin
Oh my darlin she’s my everything

I think I just need a little time to find myself settled
I’ve been out on the road taking it all in
I miss my family back home never been so far away
Burning through nickels and dimes wondering when I’ll hit gold

Keeping my eyes on the road
Pressing my hands to the wheel
I’m driving tonight under a desert moon

Thinking about where I’d be in the wide open
Hiding away in the dark is like sitting on nails
I’m so sick and I’m tired of only hoping
Fooling myself into thinking that I’ll just be found

Keeping my eyes on the road
Pressing my hands to the wheel
I’m driving tonight under a desert moon

Growing up with hungry eyes there are no promises
Only one life to live so you gotta be strong
There will be times when you’re blind and it’s hard to read the signs
Another year rolls by and you wonder what’s wrong

So I'll take the next exit I get to cool off some steam
But the highway keeps calling my name to follow it’s gleam

Keeping my eyes on the road
Pressing my hands to the wheel
I’m driving tonight under a desert moon

Keeping my eyes on the road
Pressing my hands to the wheel
I’m driving tonight under this desert moon

I think I just need a little time to find myself settled
I’ve been out on the road taking it all in

Rolling out of a tired town
Missing the ones I love the best
It’s a hard-fought battle to leave a nest
But I was born to ride

Summertime on the lower east side
Kids are dancing out in the street
A year ago I couldn’t hold a beat
But I was born to ride

I’d like to think someday I’ll take it easy
I’m gonna build my great big mansion in the sand
Chase that California sun
Hit the road and run
Pack it up and run

Grabbed my harps and a pair of strings
Set out west under the desert stars
Never thought I’d make it that far
But I was born to ride

I’d like to think someday I’ll take it easy
I’m gonna build my great big mansion in the sand
Chase that California sun
Hit the road and run

I’d like to think someday I’ll take it easy
I’m gonna build my great big mansion in the sand
Chase that California sun
Hit the road and run
Just pack it up and run

Rolling out of a tired town
No job no money just a pair of dice
Put it all on black and I’ll name my price
I was born to ride

Tonight I think I’ll go and paint the town
March on down the road and buy myself a round
I’ve got time and pennies to spend ain’t no friend left to call
Hell I think I’ll go and paint it all

Tonight I’m feeling lonely as a loon
Like a slack-jawed fool howling at the moon
A million miles from comfort I’ll just let the jukebox cry
And wipe that lonely teardrop from my eye

Lonely as a loon walking in the neon city lights
It’s 2 AM I’m on my way to catch the gold sunrise
A loner at the station listening to the train tracks whine
I’m thinking I’ll just cross that sober line

Just as far my eyes can see
She’s standing on the other side of town
So won’t you come meet me in the middle
I could use a little help spinning these dice
They’re betting on me cracking through the ice

I’m lonely as a loon walking in the neon city lights
It’s 2 AM I’m on my way to catch the gold sunrise
A loner at the station listening to the train tracks whine
I’m thinking I’ll just cross that sober line

Lonely as a loon walking in the neon city lights
It’s 2 AM I’m on my way to catch the gold sunrise
Just out here on my own hoping she will get home soon
Tonight I’m feeling lonely as a loon
I’m lonely as a loon

I know a place where I can smell the pine
Down the road from the PA line
Throw one back cheers to the good times
Brother I’ve been thinking of you

Fires churning in the pellet stove
Feels so nice to get out of the cold
The times we shared they’ll never grow old
Brother I’ve been thinking of you
And how a quick goodbye can really take its toll

I know a place where I can write my wrongs
And have my best friend singing along
Nail some memories into a song
Brother I’ve been thinking of you
A quick goodbye can really take its toll

Home is where I long to be
I’ve got a brother that I’d like to see
I hope this song has got you missing me
Like I’ve been missing you

Home is where I long to be
I’ve got a brother that I’d like to see
I hope this song has got you missing me
Like I’ve been missing you
I hope this song has got you missing me
Like I’ve been missing you

I know a place where I can smell the pine

How the water flows disappearing out of site
Always wondering where it came from or where it goes
That’s how I reflect on the notion in my mind
Every day I get closer to the sparkle and the shine

And then I go and ask the man in me if he’s ok
Cause lately he’s been filling up my head full of clay
But I’ll keep testing all my luck cause time is on my side
I’m leaning on a fact that I’ll be fine

Still I think out loud the memories all the same
Spending time with the boys scalping tickets for the game
But nothing hits my core like the power life contains
Never knowing where you’ll end up or who you’ll find

And then I go and give my all to show them that I’m brave
I pack for the big city and break the news I’m moving away
So I’ll keep testing all my luck cause time is on my side
I’m leaning on a fact that I’ll keep
Testing all my hard-earned luck no falter in my stride
I’m leaning on a fact that I’ll be fine

Packed up the apartment and moved out west
Gonna take a chance out in the desert
I heard that it never likes to rain or wants to pour
California I’m knocking on your door

I left just in time from an east coast winter
My friends are snapping pictures of the snow
It’s Christmas in LA and I’m here caroling in the sand
With a salty margarita in my hand

Now I’m here anchored down in the Golden State
Pulling for a dollar to ease the weight
Hollywood and Vine it’s just a matter of time
When they’re calling out my name to take the stage

Now I’m here anchored down in the Golden State
Pulling for a dollar to ease the weight
Hollywood and Vine it’s just a matter of time
When they’re calling out my name to take the stage

I’m out here anchored down in the Golden State
Pulling for that dollar to ease the weight
Hollywood and Vine it’s just a matter of time
When they’re calling out my name to take the stage
Hollywood and Vine I’m gonna give it some western time
When my time comes and I thank God for the climb

All my friends keep telling me that I should go
Head on out with a suitcase to that golden road
Where the ocean rides along the salty coastline
Where it all collides

When that final game is on the line
It can be a gamble to pick who’s gonna shine
Reeling in the days and rambling through the nights
Giving all my mite

I’ve been on this winding road since I’ve been young
Singing all the same sad songs into a beat-up microphone
Like a stack of books and records hiding in the dark
Blow off the dust and let the good times roll

Is it California I’m looking for?
Or will I stay east and settle up north?
They’re calling out my name while I’m trying to take aim
I can hear the train whistle blow

I’ve been on this winding road since I’ve been young
Singing all the same sad songs into a beat-up microphone
Like a stack of books and records hiding in the dark
Blow off the dust and let the good times roll
Blow off the dust and let the good times roll
I’m gonna blow off that dust and let the good times roll

Down in the dark can’t seem to catch a break
Mistaken for truth that’s fake how much more can I take?
I’ve done laid around this hollow town too long
Feeling like I just need to travel on

So I’ll bid my farewell and be on down the line
Don’t it all feel fine in some sunshine
And hell if I die at least you can say I tried
Cause I’ve been up all night living my life
I’ve been up all night living my life

I heard a wise old drifter say
The past was made for yesterday
So go and find the door with your name
And when you get up to the gate
Tell the guard to raise the stakes
Cause there is no more time left to waste

Been running with these blues every night through and through
Hanging on a thread time to cut it loose
And I don’t really care to think what happens next
Cause I’ve been counting years on no paycheck

So I’ll bid my farewell and be on down the line
Don’t it all feel fine in some sunshine
And hell if I die at least you can say I tried
Cause I’ve been up all night living my life
I’ve been up all night living my life
I’ve been up all night living my life