When it's Christmas time in Carolina

The kinfolks gather up at Grandma's house

And they fill the house with love

And they honor God above

They remember what the season's all about



It's been ten long years since I've been there with them

And I can't face another holiday alone

And tonight I'm going back

And if this train don't jump the track

I'll spend Christmas Eve with all the folks at home



Carolina I hear you calling

I just have to close my eyes and I'll be there

Carolina I hear you calling

I can almost touch the mountains in your hair



When I left my home in Carolina

I never thought that things would get this far

I was only seventeen when I struck out for New Orleans

Trying to do or die on my guitar

Well I always thought someday I'd be returning

But I kept drifting with that same old traveling wind

Can I still call you home or have I stayed away too long

Carolina would you have me back again



Carolina I hear you calling

I just have to close my eyes and I'll be there

Carolina I hear you calling

I can almost touch the mountains in your hair



(Carolina)

Carolina I hear you calling

I just have to close my eyes and I'll be there

Carolina I hear you calling

I can almost touch the mountains in your hair

I can almost touch the mountains in your hair