I saw you at the picture

Wearing that dress you never liked

You know, the one I bought for you

With purple flowers and green pinstripes

I know it's ugly

That's why I bought it for you

It needed natural beauty

A pretty girl would only do

Where's that dress, now?

Pull it out for the sunshine

Where's that smile, now?

Let it out in the meantime

I'll be waiting in northern California for ya

I'll be waiting in northern California for ya

I'll be waiting in northern California for ya

I'll be waiting in northern California for ya

I heard you had a story

Told by a girl you never liked

I know she's not the sweetest

But she made me coffee in the late, late night

At least she calls me back

That's nothing you'd ever do

At least she takes her chances

I know, 'cause I counted all her tattoos

Where's that dress, now?

Pull it out for the sunshine

Where's that smile, now?

Let it out in the meantime

I'll be waiting in northern California for ya

I'll be waiting in northern California for ya

I'll be waiting in northern California for ya

I'll be waiting in northern California for ya