[Verse 1]
As usual, I'm in a tricky predicament
Weathering my thoughts, on the roof sneaking a cigarette
Dear California, it's been nice to know ya
Tell me, will you miss me when I'm gone?

[Chorus 1]
'Cause he loves me as I leave, so I'm gonna go
When I'm not in company is when you feel it most
And you keep my memory, hope ya keep me close
Would you love me as I leave?

[Verse 2]
This alchemy is making me suspicious
As if I slipped you some belladonna
That I crossed town to get
Didn't you notice my grand French exit?

[Chorus 1]
Oh he loves me as I leave, so I'm gonna go
When I'm not in company is when you feel it most
And you keep my memory, hope ya keep me close
Would you love me as I leave?

[Chorus 2]
Ever-changing as the sea, it's my only hope
It's just me and my pup in the open road
But your face is like a paper-cut to the heart
Slip away while you sleep
[Bridge]
It's easy, it's easier
Than it seems
It's easy, it's easier
Than it seems

Just go, I'll go, don't cry
I don't know, I don't know, we'll be fine
(Hey!)
Paper-cut to the heart

[Chorus 1]
Oh he loves me as I leave, so I'm gonna go
When I'm not in company is when you feel it most
And you keep my memory, hope ya keep me close
Would you love me as I leave?

[Outro]
Ever-changing as the sea
Would you love me as I leave?
Dear California
Would you love me as I leave?
Dear California
Would you love me as I leave?
Dear California
Would you love me as I leave?
Dear California