Capo 3rd FRET Cadd9 C Theyre playin guitars with stars in their eyes on Broadway Cadd9 G Theyre just paying their dues and waitin for news on a big break Am I wish you were here G Cuz sometimes I get lonely Dm F Guess Im not the only new girl in town F C G Momma I promise Ill be alright Am F Ill call to say I love you every night C G Im just tryin to write the story of my life F C G You know all about this dream I gotta chase Am F I get a little closer everyday C G Californias not that far away G (let ring) Im not that far away Cadd9 C Theres so many new faces and beautiful places in this town Cadd9 G Im learnin the ropes on this crazy road Im goin down Am Im makin my way G No one said that itd be easy Dm Trust me believe me F Im where I belong F C G Momma I promise Ill be alright Am F Ill call to say I love you every night C G Im just tryin to write the story of my life F C G You know all about this dream I gotta chase Am F I get a little closer everyday C G Californias not that far away G (let ring) Im not that far away F Am Were miles apa-art F But youre in my hea-art G I keep you with me everywhere I go F C G Momma I promise Ill be alright Am F Ill call to say I love you every night C G Im just tryin to write the story of my life F C G You know all about this dream I gotta chase Am F I get a little closer everyday C G Californias not that far away G (let ring) Im not that far away