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

Mama I promise I'll be alright
I'll call to say I love you every night
I'm just tryin' to write the story of my life
You know all about this dream I gotta chase
I get a little closer everyday
California's not that far away
I'm not that far away

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

Mama I promise I'll be alright
I'll call to say I love you every night
I'm just tryin' to write the story of 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

Mama I promise I'll be alright
I'll call to say I love you every night
I'm just tryin' to write the story of my life ohh
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