California Promises 

By: Steve Goodman 

1983 

Beneath the moonlit sky 

Shadows walk beside the water 

Sad goodbye whispered on the shore 

Hear those wind chimes play 

They serenade the shadow lovers 

Ring and fade away 

Like California promises 



I will never love another 

Wait for me, 'til I return 

But she never will 

He waits for her beside the water 

Faithful still 

To California promises 



(guitar solo) 



I will never love another 

Wait for me, 'til I return 

Though she never will 

He waits for her beside the water 

Faithful still 

To California promises 



(guitar solo) 



- Notes: 

Guitar solo: Earl Klugh 

Background Vocals: Rita Coolidge, David Lasley, Arnold McCuller