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 dreamin'
on such a winter's day.

Stopped in to 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 dreamin'
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 dreamin' on such a winter's day,

/The Mamas and the Papas