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