Every time I think I smell that sweet southern rain it takes me to a station on the long black train I wanna hear the wind blow, and feel the earth move below me despite of all the good times, I gotta rest my soul So I'm gone, yes I'm gone gone to Carolina, where I know that I belong Yes I'm gone, yes I'm gone gone to Carolina, where I know I have a home Every time I think I see your face in a crowd it's like a bell inside of me, and it's ringin' out loud I've been so high for so long, there's nothing tried nor true I'm thinking bout coming down, to lay a little on you And I'm gone, yes I'm gone gone to Carolina, where I know that I belong Yes I'm gone, yes I'm gone gone to Carolina, where I know I have a home Take me home [solo] Yes I'm gone, yes I'm gone gone to Carolina, where I know that I belong Yes I'm gone, yes I'm gone gone to Carolina, where I know I have a home Yea, come on