Al Jolson performed the song in a Broadway Musical of 1921, "Bombo" that ran for 219 shows and launched a national tour. He wrote this song with Bud DeSylva and Joseph Meyer. It was released to the public in 1924. We are only familiar with the chorus, however the Broadway production included a couple verses. This rendition was arranged, performed and recorded by Curtis Chamberlain in 2021.

Lyrics

Chorus

California, Here I come,
Right back where I started from
Where bowers of flowers bloom in the sun,
Each morning at dawning,
Birdies sing an' everything
A sun-kist miss said "Don't be late"
That's why I can hardly wait,
Open up that Golden Gate,
California, Here I come