California Dreamin

07 Sep California Dreamin

A four-part arrangement of the popular original hit by The Mama’s & The Papa’s.

Composer & Copyright

Original song by The Mama’s & The Papa’s. Arranged for 4-part chorus by Lisa G. Littlebird.

Recording

Recorded by Lisa G. Littlebird with Rayner Marx on guitar.

Inspiration Track

Lyrics

All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey
I’ve been for a walk on a winters day
I’d be safe and warm if I was in L.A.
California dreaming on such a winters day

Stepped into a church I passed along the way
Well, I got down on my knees and I pretend to pray
You know the preacher likes the cold
he knows I’m gonna stay
California dreaming on such a winters day

All the leaves a brown and the sky is grey
I’ve been for a walk on a winters day
If I didn’t tell her I could leave today
California dreaming on such a winters day
On such a winters day, on such a winters day

Teaching Notes

This song is a joy to sing and easy to teach in some ways, because of its familiarity with most people. Learning the details of the dense harmonies in the four-part arrangement can take some time. Best performed with drums and instrumental. The melody is in the alto and tenor with the bass and soprano holding the echo.

Song is in the original key of C#.