nd Fret Intro: When I was young my mamma told me She said, child take your time Don't fall in love too quickly ~ ~ Before you know your mind She held me 'round the shoulders In a voice so soft and kind She said, love can make you happy ~ ~ And love can rob you blind Here in California The fruit hangs heavy on the vine There's no gold, I thought I'd warn ya And the hills turn brown in the summertime Now I may learn to love you But I can't say when This morning we were strangers ~ ~ And tonight we're only friends I'll take my time to know you I'll take my time to see There's nothing I won't show you ~ ~ If you take your time with me Here in California The fruit hangs heavy on the vine There's no gold, I thought I'd warn ya And the hills turn brown in the summertime Instrumental: