Sunrise through the evergreens
Another day is born
The hills take on a golden glow

A Carolina morn

I used to see you in her eyes

Now I just got to know
Oh Carolina, how could you let her go


Chorus:
Oh Carolina, if I'd only known
Oh Carolina, I would have never gone


I thought the beauty of your hills
Would hold her here for me

I never dreamed while I was gone
You'd ever set her free
I trusted you with all my heart

And the only love I've known
Oh Carolina, how could you let her go


Repeat Chorus X 2

I would have never gone