Listen to Adios to California by John Hiatt

Adios to California

John Hiatt

Rock

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

John Hiatt

Vocals

Arlan Schierbaum

Arlan Schierbaum

Keyboards

Doug Henthorn

Background Vocals

Doug Lancio

Electric Guitar

Kenneth Blevins

Kenneth Blevins

Drums

Patrick O'Hearn

Patrick O'Hearn

Bass Guitar

Russ Pahl

Pedal Steel Guitar

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

John Hiatt

Composer

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Kevin Shirley

Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Smokey room and the thin blue light

Her arms were pale as white

Trying to outlast the night

Howlin' at the moon

[Verse 2]

Livin' in the Canyon Inn

Hang-down henna and whiskey gin

Dirty jeans and mudslide hymns

It all began with soon

[Verse 3]

So, adios to California

Nothing to do but turn around

I always thought there's someone comin' for you

Only way you'd leave this town

[Verse 4]

Pasadena in the rain

Eatin' donuts and readin' Twain

How much longer can my brain

Set itself on fire?

[Verse 5]

You said, "That's it for me"

Have a little faith, it might set you free

But your faith's no good, you see

For me and my desire

[Verse 6]

So, adios to California

Nothing to do but turn around

I always thought there's someone coming for you

Only way you'd leave this town

[Verse 7]

Two cigarettes from the package gone

You must have thought about it just that long

I never knew you were so strong

I guess I never will

[Verse 8]

So, adios to California

Nothing to do but turn around

I always knew there's someone coming for you

Only way you'd leave this town

Only way you'd leave this town

Written by: John Hiatt

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