Not That Far Away
Written by Blair Daly, Jennette McCurdy & Rachel Proctor
Recorded by Jennette McCurdy
(Capo on 1)
Intro.: (D) x 4 bars
They're (D)playin' guitars with stars an' their eyes on Broadway
They're just payin' their dues and waitin' for news on a (G)big break
I wish you were (Bm)here, 'cuz (F#m)sometimes I get lonely
(G)Guess I'm not the only new girl in town
(Chorus)
(G) Momma I (D)promise I'll be al-(A)right
I'll call to say I (Bm)love you every (G)night
I'm just tryin' to write the (D)story my (A)life
(G) You know all about this (D)dream I gotta (A)chase
I get a little (Bm)closer every-(G)day
California is (D)not that far a-(A)way, (Em) (A) I'm not that far away
Inst.: (D) x 4
So (D)many new faces and beautiful places in this town
I'm learnin' the ropes on this crazy road I'm (G)goin' down
I'm makin' my (Bm)way, no one (F#m)said that it'd be easy
(G)Trust me believe me, I'm where I belong
(Choru)
(G) Momma I (D)promise I'll be al-(A)right
I'll call to say I (Bm)love you every (G)night
I'm just tryin' to write the (D)story my (A) life
(G) You know all about this (D)dream I gotta (A)chase
I get a little (Bm)closer every-(G)day
California is (D)not that far a-(A)way, I'm not that far away (G)
We're miles apart, (Bm) but you're in my heart (G)
I keep you with me (A)everywhere I go
(Choru)
(G) Momma I (D)promise I'll be al-(A)right
I'll call to say I (Bm)love you every (G)night
I'm just tryin' to write the (D)story my (A) life
Oh, (G) you know all about this (D)dream I gotta (A)chase
I get a little (Bm)closer every-(G)day
California is (D)not that far a-(A)way, I'm not that far away
Outro.: | (G) | (G) | (G) I'm | (G)not that far a- |
| (G)way | (G) | (G) I'm | (G)not that far a- | (G)way -----
