Stopped into a church
I passed along the way
Well, I got down on my knees
Got down on my knees
And I pretend to pray
I pretend to pray
The preacher locked the door
Preacher locked the door

He knows I’m gonna stay
Knows I’m gonna stay
California dreamin
California dreamin
On such a winter’s day

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