When it rains in Monterey Reminds me of the choice I made Make the winter easier to bear Got the news of Santa Cruz When all you got you got to lose Christmas day and no one seems to care Don't waste your time Don't lose your mind It's funny how the weather smells When all the folks are doing well Spreading all the sunshine all around Don't know oceanography But that's the spot to bury me When my winter finally comes around Don't waste your time Don't lose your mind Don't waste your time Don't waste your time Don't waste your time