Well I left for California, on a cold September day
I knew that I would miss you. I knew I had to go away
When I made Oklahoma, and saw the open plains
I knew that I would miss you. I knew I was to blame
I knew that I would miss you. And nothing, stops the pain
When I got to North Dakota. And crossed majestic hills
I knew that I would miss you. I knew I always will
When I reached San Francisco, and saw that Golden Gate
I knew that I would miss you. I knew it was too late
I knew that I would miss you. I miss you, every day
I left you in Virginia, so cold and in the ground
I knew that I would miss you, I knew I couldn't hang around
I knew I had to leave that town