all the leaves are brown, and the sky is gray
i've been for a walk, on a winter's day
i'd be safe and warm, if i was in l.a.
california dreaming
on such a winter's day

stopped into a church, i passed along the way
well, i got down on my knees, and i pretend to pray
you know the preacher likes the cold
he knows i'm gonna stay
california dreaming
on such a winter's day

all the leaves are brown, and the sky is gray
i've been for a walk, on a winter's day
if i didn't tell her, i could leave today
california dreaming
on such a winter's day