Lyr Req/Add: King of California (Dave Alvin)

Subject: Lyrics - King of Calafornia
From: Bob Barford
Date: 26 Jun 97 - 07:05 AM

I would like the Dave Alvin version and / or any other. Thanks

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Subject: king of california lyrics?
From:
Date: 19 Nov 98 - 08:56 PM

Hola- Last year, while out in Seattle to see my folks, I went to an open mike on Bainbridge Island at a place called the Cantina Cafe, where one of the regulars did a great tune that I think is called "The King of California." I'm wondering if anyone out there knows the lyrics and chords to this tune, since I was unable to get them from the guy I heard perform it?

Thanks for any leads!

Subject: 'King of California'
From: BDenz
Date: 13 Dec 99 - 04:33 PM

I know that's the title. Other than that, I'm stuck. Help.

Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: 'King of California'
From: Stewie
Date: 13 Dec 99 - 05:38 PM

It's the title track of a Dave Alvin album: Dave Alvin 'King of California' HCD 8054. It should be readily available through CDNOW etc.

Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: 'King of California'
From: BDenz
Date: 13 Dec 99 - 07:22 PM

Thanks!

Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: 'King of California'
From: emily rain
Date: 14 Dec 99 - 03:17 PM

hi sweetie. love. : ) here's wishing you good luck.

Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: 'King of California'
From: BDenz
Date: 16 Dec 99 - 02:35 PM

Hey, Em! I knew I'd find you here!!!

Subject: King of California?
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 24 May 01 - 02:10 PM

I'm listening to the Dave Alvin version, and I just GOTTA add this to the set list for tonight!!

;-)

Subject: Lyr Add: KING OF CALIFORNIA (Dave Alvin)
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 24 May 01 - 02:38 PM

Nevermind.. I got it myself...

KING OF CALIFORNIA
(Dave Alvin)

Well I left my home and my one true love
East of the Ohio River
Her father said we'd never wed
'Cause I had neither gold nor silver

But my darling dear please shed no tear
For I think that it's fair to warn ya
That I'll return to claim your hand
As the King of California

Over deserts hot and mountains cold
I traveled the indian country
Whispering your name under lonesome skys
Your memory my only company

But my darling dear please have no fear
For I think that's it fair to warn ya
That I'll return to claim your hand
As the King of California

I went up from Sacramento town
To the Sierra gold fields
And I worked my stake on a river bank
Dreaming just how a rich man feels

Now my darling dear listen here
For I think that's it fair to warn ya
That I'll return to claim your hand
As the King of California

Now a dead man's laying at my feel
He tried to steal my earnings
And I still recall your tender kiss
Though this bullet in my chest is burning

But my darling dear please shed no tear
'Cause I think that it's fair to warn ya
That I'll return to claim your hand
As the King of California

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: King of California?
From: Metchosin
Date: 24 May 01 - 02:50 PM

So you "really" liked it huh? Glad to hear it. To my ear, musically, its right up there with some of the best recordings of the past twenty years.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: King of California?
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 24 May 01 - 04:03 PM

Another good reason for having the ability to edit your posts...

I'd love to be able to change this thread from a Lyric Request, to a Lyric Post...

;-)

Subject: Lyr Add: King of California?
From: Snuffy
Date: 24 May 01 - 07:19 PM

But you can change a single posting to Lyr Add: - look at this one.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: King of California?
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 25 May 01 - 07:23 AM

That doesn't change the TITLE of the thread is my point, Snuffer...

;-)

Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: King of California
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Apr 09 - 05:49 PM

How about the chords/tab???

Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: King of California
From: Peace
Date: 25 Apr 09 - 05:59 PM

kristinhall.org/songbook/BigKidSingalongs/KingOfCaliforniaTrans.pdf


I don't know how to copy or hot link pdf.

The sheet music is there.

Subject: MUSIC ADD
From: Peace
Date: 25 Apr 09 - 06:01 PM

from the post above.

Subject: RE: req/ADD: King of California (Dave Alvin)
From: Peace
Date: 26 Apr 09 - 10:32 AM

Thje link doesn't work. Copy/paste it into your browser and you'll get 'taken' there.

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