Intro: C Em Am G F C G C Verse: C G Am Em I grew up in a big white house on a quiet street in a peaceful town, F C G (walk up to C) Where everyone seems happy, but that's not the kind of life I dream of... Pre-Chorus Dm Am And I'll write the perfect song. Dm Fm And I'll find a different way to sing it. C Em Am G Before it gets too late, I will make my big escape. F C G C Say goodbye to yesterday, hello L.A. C Em Am G Won't forget where I came from, when I'm the man that I'll become. F C G C Yes I'm on my way, Hello L.A.