I stood outside like a fool   In the night air with you   And with a face much like a prong   Or electric chair I had on      I listened with ears that didn't   Make no mistake this time      When they say they try to warn ya   Lord, they just try to convince   Left my love in California   Baby, I ain't seen it since      When you said your word to me   I said "Thank you", now I see   Now I really understand   Just what's a woman and what's a man      You now you can't be true   Sometimes when it hurts you too      When they say they try to warn ya   Lord, they just try to convince   Left my love in California   Baby, I ain't seen it since      When I said I'd see you round   You said, baby, oh, you said "Wow"   Ain't I dramatic? Well, yeah, you bet   Because I ain't seen you yet      So when you see me, say hello   Say it long, say it slow   Say it like, "Hello"   Maybe your surprise will show      Yes, I hope you is surprised   When I just walk right on by      When they say they try to warn ya   Lord, they just try to convince   Left my love in California   Baby, I ain't seen it since