California Silent Night

Jim Savarino © 2001

A winter's night in California
I watch the Christmas lights
Listen to the radio
While the choir sings "Oh Holy Night"

Christmas morn in California
Another sunny day
I should call the folks back home
But I never can think of the words to say

Chorus
Off in the distance a church bell tolls
In my heart, the thunder rolls and I sigh
Another wasted year has passed me by

Now I'm alone in California
On this silent night
All is calm, all is quiet
But from where I stand, well, nothin' is bright

(Chorus)

Off in the distance a church bell tolls
In my heart, the thunder rolls and I sigh
Life is slippin' away and I don't know why