Song Description
Song composed, performed and recorded by Jim Beggs, with Trevor Helpakka on guitar, and with Judy Calem and Jennifer Evans-Wong on vocals. Produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Trevor Helpakka at Sonic Innovation, San Diego, California. Executive Producer: Jim Beggs.
| Song Length |
3:50 |
Genre |
Unique - Holiday, Pop - Rock |
Lyrics
CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS by Jim Beggs © 1979, 2011 Jim Beggs
INTRO (spoken):
Christmas time is a special time
No matter where you are
But people in the Golden State
See a different Christmas star
VERSE 1:
The weather is nice and warm
There's no chance of a storm
Snow is up on the mountaintops
Doing nobody harm
PRE-CHORUS 1:
Still I can't deny
I love Christmastime
(Spoken): Snow on the ground may not be found
(Spoken): But White Christmas lives in my mind
CHORUS 1:
When Santa comes by
He'll be surfing the sky
California Christmas, California Christmas
A skateboard in his hand
Here comes Santa, nicely tanned
California Christmas time is here
California Christmas again this year
VERSE 2:
When folks who live back East
Prepare their Christmas feast
There's lots of lovin'
Pie in the oven
(Spoken): And the snow will never cease!
VERSE 3:
And at Christmastime up north
If you dare to venture forth
Snowy scenes are nice
Skaters on ice
(Spoken): But you'd better dress for warmth!
You'd better dress for warmth!
PRE-CHORUS 2:
Still I can't deny
I love Christmastime
(Spoken): Snow on the ground may not be found
(Spoken): But White Christmas lives in my mind
(Spoken): White Christmas lives in my mind
CHORUS 2:
When Santa comes by
He'll be surfing the sky
California Christmas, California Christmas
A skateboard in his hand
Here comes Santa, nicely tanned
California Christmas time is here
California Christmas again this year
CHORUS 3:
When Santa hits the skies
He'll have shades on his eyes
California Christmas, California Christmas
In his rocket-powered sleigh
Santa soars above L.A.
California Christmas time is here
California Christmas again this year
ENDING:
California Christmas time is here
California Christmas again this year
California Christmas time is here