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