I was converted to the other side

From the day I'd gotten there

I met a girl who took me on a ride

I was young I had no cares



When I moved to California

California



She played me records I had never heard

While we toked on purple hairs

Who, Zeppelin, Beatles

Kiss, The Rolling Stones

While we played guitars in air



When I moved to California

California

California

California love!



Venice Beach and P.O.P.

Station 26 was free



Jeff Ho and Horizons west

Dogtown Skates they were the best



Hang Ten, O.P. were the brands

Don't forget the two-tone Vans



I miss the Apple and my schoolyard boys

Nothing ever will compare

But now I skateboard

With my surfer girl

And we really are a pair



When I moved to California

California

California

California love!