Early in the morning when the sun chill blows The trees whisper what a beautiful show I look out over this mountain land I hear the echos of the battle at hand I sip my coffee and I wonder why People stand the test of time I'll be coming round the mountain when there's fire on the hill Dressed in fighting armor with no weapon but my will I'm gonna be somebody like an eagle I will soar Thank God for West Virginia, thank God I'm a southern boy Early in the morning when I shake my head I can see grandpa there in that field of his He made this living so I could see That this land was meant for you and me I'll be coming round the mountain when there's fire on the hill Dressed in fighting armor with no weapon but my will I'm gonna be somebody like an eagle I will soar Thank God for West Virginia, thank God I'm a southern boy I have seen the sky turn red to blue I believe my daddy's coming and yours is too We'll be coming round the mountain when there's fire on the hill Dressed in fighting armor with no weapon but our will We're gonna be somebody that's what we're fighting for Thank God for West Virginia, thank God I'm a southern boy Thank God for all he's given, thank God I'm a southern boy