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 oh Carolina, how could you let her go Oh Carolina, if I'd only known Oh 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 Oh Carolina, if I'd only known Oh Carolina, I would have never gone Oh Carolina, if I'd only known Oh Carolina, I would have never gone I would have never gone