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

26 Jun 97 - 07:05 AM (#7508)
Subject: Lyrics - King of Calafornia
From: Bob Barford

I would like the Dave Alvin version and / or any other. Thanks
    Multiple threads combined. -Joe Offer-

19 Nov 98 - 08:56 PM (#46200)
Subject: king of california lyrics?
From: jonathan

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!

13 Dec 99 - 04:33 PM (#148902)
Subject: 'King of California'
From: BDenz

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

13 Dec 99 - 05:38 PM (#148931)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: 'King of California'
From: Stewie

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.

13 Dec 99 - 07:22 PM (#148983)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: 'King of California'
From: BDenz

Thanks!

14 Dec 99 - 03:17 PM (#149388)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: 'King of California'
From: emily rain

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

16 Dec 99 - 02:35 PM (#150430)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: 'King of California'
From: BDenz

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

24 May 01 - 02:10 PM (#469618)
Subject: King of California?
From: Clinton Hammond

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

;-)

24 May 01 - 02:38 PM (#469656)
Subject: Lyr Add: KING OF CALIFORNIA (Dave Alvin)
From: Clinton Hammond

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

24 May 01 - 02:50 PM (#469664)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: King of California?
From: Metchosin

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.

24 May 01 - 04:03 PM (#469716)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: King of California?
From: Clinton Hammond

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...

;-)

24 May 01 - 07:19 PM (#469879)
Subject: Lyr Add: King of California?
From: Snuffy

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

25 May 01 - 07:23 AM (#470158)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: King of California?
From: Clinton Hammond

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

;-)

25 Apr 09 - 05:49 PM (#2618729)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: King of California
From: GUEST

How about the chords/tab???

25 Apr 09 - 05:59 PM (#2618737)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: King of California
From: Peace

kristinhall.org/songbook/BigKidSingalongs/KingOfCaliforniaTrans.pdf


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

The sheet music is there.

25 Apr 09 - 06:01 PM (#2618740)
Subject: MUSIC ADD
From: Peace

from the post above.

26 Apr 09 - 10:32 AM (#2618982)
Subject: RE: req/ADD: King of California (Dave Alvin)
From: Peace

Thje link doesn't work. Copy/paste it into your browser and you'll get 'taken' there.
    Fixed it. I had forgotten the http:// -Joe Offer-