Wouldn't hold you back
No, I never would do that
That don't mean I wanted you to go
Playing dives on weekends
Was a slow ride to a dead end
You're headed west to find your pot of gold

And I hope you do
But if you don't

If you're feeling cold in California
Those L. A. stars just don't shine bright enough for you
The snow back home ain't the only thing still falling
I still remember how I used to warm you
If you're cold in California

Went out with a friend
Of a friend, but that just ended
With me finding myself another friend
I've got a soft spot for those
With the wind in their souls
Ain't it funny what I love's what made you go?

I don't blame you
And I wouldn't change you

If you're feeling cold in California
Those L. A. stars just don't shine bright enough for you
The snow back home ain't the only thing still falling
I still remember how I used to warm you
If you're cold in California

(Cold in California)
(Cold in California)
(Cold in California)
(Cold in California)

But if you're feeling cold in California (Cold in California)
Those L. A. stars (Cold in California) just don't shine bright enough for you (Cold in California)
The snow back home ain't the only thing still falling
I still remember how I used to warm you
If you're cold in California