California Dreamin’ – The Mamas & the Papas

About the song California Dreamin’

Ah, California Dreamin’ by The Mamas & the Papas – a timeless classic that evokes feelings of longing, sunshine, and endless possibilities. Released in 1965, the song captured the hearts of music lovers around the world with its melancholic yet hopeful lyrics and beautiful harmonies. [Image of The Mamas & the Papas California Dreamin’]

Written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips, the song tells the story of a narrator dreaming of California from their cold and lonely New York City apartment. The lyrics paint vivid pictures of palm trees swaying, children playing in the sand, and the warm California sun.

Video California Dreamin’

California Dreamin’  Lyrics

All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown)
And the sky is gray (and the sky is gray)
I’ve been for a walk (I’ve been for a walk)
On a winter’s day (on a winter’s day)
I’d be safe and warm (I’d be safe and warm)
If I was in L.A. (if I was in L.A.)

California dreamin’ (California dreamin’)
On such a winter’s day

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)
You know the preacher like the cold (preacher like the cold)
He knows I’m gonna stay (knows I’m gonna stay)

California dreamin’ (California dreamin’)
On such a winter’s day

All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown)
And the sky is gray (and the sky is gray)
I’ve been for a walk (I’ve been for a walk)
On a winter’s day (on a winter’s day)
If I didn’t tell her (if I didn’t tell her)
I could leave today (I could leave today)

California dreamin’ (California dreamin’)
On such a winter’s day (California dreamin’)
On such a winter’s day (California dreamin’)
On such a winter’s day