They're playin' guitars with stars their eyes on Broadway They're just paying their dues and waitin' for news on a big break I wish you were here Cuz sometimes I get lonely Guess I'm not the only new girl in town Momma I promise I'll be alright I'll call to say I love you every night I'm just tryin' to write the story my life You know all about this dream I gotta chase I get a little closer everyday California is not that far away I'm not that far away There's so many new faces and beautiful places in this town I'm learnin' the ropes on this crazy road I'm goin' down I'm makin' my way No one said that it'd be easy Trust me believe me I'm where I belong Momma I promise I'll be alright I'll call to say I love you every night I'm just tryin' to write the story my life You know all about this dream I gotta chase I get a little closer everyday California is not that far away I'm not that far away We're miles apart But you're in my heart I keep you with me everywhere I go Momma I promise I'll be alright I'll call to say I love you every night I'm just tryin' to write the story my life You know all about this dream I gotta chase I get a little closer everyday California is not that far away I'm not that far away I'm not that far away I'm not that far away