Story Behind The Song

Story of a singer leaving his home in Nashville to finally pick California to settle down in, and the adjustment he faces in the new place. Eventually finding he really likes it. Lots of references to California life, movie stars, etc. Pointing out that country music/lifestyle definitely thrives in California.

Song Description

Upbeat song about being a country singer and living a country lifestyle in California.

Lyrics

"Country in California"

John Kelly Wilson


Well it's awfully hard being country in California
There's some things about this place that I learned that I have to warn ya
Sunny skies, fancy cars, pretty women, movie stars all around
Right now I don't know if I'll ever end up leaving this town
Well it's awfully hard being country in California

Made my way from outside Nashville to San Antone
My woman had left me and I knew it was time to go
Checked out Vegas, Albuquerque and Phoenix AZ
Was told Californi is the place that you oughta be
So with my guitar in my truck I chased every country singers dream

Well it ain't like home started feeling all alone and blue
Missed my friends, mama's cookin, and my good old Nashville crew
Pined for Bobby's Idle Hour, Tootsie's, and The Bluebird Cafe
Palm trees, swimmin pools can't compare to a Nashville day
Well it's awfully hard being country in California

Remembered Bakersfield gave us Dwight, Buck and Merle
Checked out the Saddle Ranch Lodge with their mechanical bull
Saw Brad Paisley on the Strip just the other day
Started thinkin maybe different is sometimes ok
Well it's awfully hard being country in California

Well it's another sunny day in LA and I'm feelin fine
Met a honky-tonk angel and she's right here by my side
A music industry cat said he likes my sound
Right now I don't know if I'll ever leave this town
Well it's awfully hard being country in California
In California........I like it
In California........swimmin pools movie stars lots of em
In California


Contact: John Kelly Wilson wilsjk@gmail.com 414-333-4153