She's Leaving California

from Shake it Maggie by SOMERDALE

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Wendy was born alone and wild
Playing in the city by the Bay
Twenty-two years, she’s been living here
West Coast Baby, she’s leaving on a plane.

Wendy’s wearing an old red raincoat.
Walking around in the rain
Say goodbye to California.
Nothing’s gonna be the same.
She's Leaving California

Packing her bags in the morning
Wendy, this feels just like a dream.
Leaving her life on the runway
New York City. She thinks it’s gonna be easy.

Wendy’s wearing an old red raincoat.
Walking around in the rain
Say goodbye to California.
Nothing’s gonna be the same.
She's Leaving California

And it breaks my heart to see her
Playing this silly game
No umbrella just standing in the pouring rain
The life we built together
Is like a broken picture frame
Wendy, why’d you lie
And tell me nothing’s ever gonna change

Wendy’s wearing an old red raincoat.
Walking around in the rain
Say goodbye to California.
Nothing’s gonna be the same.
She’s Leaving California

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from Shake it Maggie, released July 5, 2016

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FDR Label is the small NJ indie label with the big power pop heart. Formed in 1996, FDR Label is known for wildly popular tribute CDs to the Replacements, The Who, and the 80s movie tribute, High School Reunion.

Releases have featured Guided By Voices, Frank Black, Matthew Sweet, Pat Dinizio, The Bigger Lovers, Bastards of Melody, The Successful Failures, the Dipsomaniacs, Taggart, and many more. ... more

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