California Here I Come Written by Bud DeSylva, Joseph Meyer and Al Jolson in 1924. Here it is performed by Ray CharlesCalifornia, here I comeRight back where I started fromWhere bowers and flowers bloom in the sunEach morning at dawning birdies sing and everythingA sun-kissed miss said “Don’t be late”That’s why I can hardly waitSo open up those Golden GateCalifornia, here I comeA sun-kissed miss said “Don’t be late”That’s why I can hardly waitSo open up those Golden GateCalifornia, California, California, here I come