If I had a book For the blame that I took The names that I’d put on the line Standing on my feet As far as I can see They’re never gonna take me alive Don’t let the sun go down Till I leave california Don’t let the sun go down Till I leave california On my hands and knees And if I had a key To the houses on the beach I’d never have believed all the lies Sittin’ in a car On Sunset boulevard And I’m looking for the stars But they don’t shine Don’t let the sun go down Till I leave california Don’t let the sun go down Till I leave california On my hands and knees