Lyrics
Sunset fading on the ocean blue
Packed my bags 'cause I'm passing through
Left a note saying, "I'll miss you"
But some roads call you true
Palm trees swaying in the evening light
Golden coastline slipping out of sight
Though my heart held on with all its might
I knew it wasn't right
Goodbye, California
I've been holding on too long
Goodbye, California
Time to find where I belong
Goodbye, California
But your memory still rides strong
Driving south as the headlights gleam
Chasing echoes of a broken dream
Every mile feels like a shifting stream
Flowing through the in-between
Rolling hills give way to open sand
Empty highways like a promised land
Feels like life is taking my hand
Leading me to understand
Goodbye, California
I've been holding on too long
Goodbye, California
Time to find where I belong
Goodbye, California
But your memory still rides strong
Maybe someday I'll return again
Just to see how far my heart has been
Every ending starts where dreams begin
And you'll always be my friend
Goodbye, California
I've been holding on too long (holding on)
Goodbye, California
Time to find where I belong (where I belong)
Goodbye, California
But your memory still rides strong
Goodbye, California
Goodbye, California
Goodbye, California