Long dusty roads, days are hot, nights are cold
I go days without seeing a soul
I did any job just to keep off the dole
Then I begged and I borrowed and stole
Just to make my way to San Francisco
I know that's how it'll be
Well I left my home in that big city
There was no money left for me
My baby said that wherever I went
By my side she would always be
So we're heading out to San Francisco
I know that's how it'll be
When I get there, I won't even care
Gonna get through a couple of drinks
We'll sit by the sea just my baby and me
And we'll watch all the ships come in
All the folks heading home to San Francisco
I know that's how it'll be