Capo: 3rd fret
Intro: C
Verse:
C Em
They're playin' guitars with stars their eyes on Broadway
C G
They're just paying their dues and waitin' for news on a big break
F
I wish you were here
C
Cuz sometimes I get lonely
G Dm
Guess I'm not the only new girl in town
F C G
Momma I promise I'll be alright
Am
I'll call to say I love you every night
F C G
I'm just tryin' to write the story my life
F C G
You know all about this dream I gotta chase
Am
I get a little closer everyday
F C G (hold)
California is not that far away
I'm not that far away
C
C Em
There's so many new faces and beautiful places in this town
C G
I'm learnin' the ropes on this crazy road I'm goin' down
F
I'm makin' my way
C
No one said that it'd be easy
G
Trust me believe me
Dm
I'm where I belong
F C G
Momma I promise I'll be alright
Am
I'll call to say I love you every night
F C G
I'm just tryin' to write the story my life
F C G
You know all about this dream I gotta chase
Am
I get a little closer everyday
F C G
California is not that far away
I'm not that far away
F
We're miles apart
Am
But you're in my heart
F G (hold)
I keep you with me everywhere I go
F C G
Momma I promise I'll be alright
Am
I'll call to say I love you every night
F C G
I'm just tryin' to write the story my life
F C G
You know all about this dream I gotta chase
Am
I get a little closer everyday
F C G
California is not that far away
I'm not that far away
C Em
I'm not that far away
C Em C (hold)
I'm not that far away
