[Verse 1]

Say goodbye to old Virginia

I will miss you when I leave

The hearts and hands that made me who I am

I will take them all with me

But someplace far away is calling

Where the sun sets on the sea

I'm on my way to California

Do you have a place for me?

Can I make a home forever?

In a city by the sea

[Verse 2]

Seems like I am always searching

For a place I can be found

Lovers, friends, no matter in the end

As long as they will stick around

But maybe this time will be different

And I'll find out where I belong

Are you there in California?

Are you waiting there for me?

What if you are also searching

In that city by the sea?

[Verse 3]

Little one why are you crying?

I will hold you 'til you sleep

The signs and stars have brought us where we are

I, with you and you, with me

And after all this time I wonder

If God heard every word I prayed

I found home in California

In a city by the bay

Hope has turned to hallelujah

And I will never be the same