If I only knew what path to take If I only knew whose mind I should wake If I only knew how the river sounds If I was aware of your whereabouts I'd be wiser than I am right nowThey told me the river sounds like the gold band That nobody has such a beautiful sound They asked me if I could play along I said I had to lay by the river side I said I'll listen to the river first and then I'll tryBy this river In this land I take my time By this river In this land The pipe organ criesYou said you know every plant that grows But your're tired of being a countryside girl You wanna go to a place where you soul can shine Where the music is great and people are fine You wanna go to California and not say goodbyeHere in the country all the birds sing While the river plays a song of mine But there's no one around to dance To the pipe organ and its powerful sound I'm off to California and I won't think twiceBecause here In your California dreams I take my time Because here In your California dreams I enjoy the ride
