Pearl Of Carolina

Down an old dirt road, some forgotten street
Dust clouds rising up from my dragging feet
Can't remember when I last saw her face
It seems like such a waste

I left with no goodbye, such a whirlwind rush
I don't remember why, can't say I remember much
Doesn't seem to be a reason to return to bridges burned

I've been walking day and night, I'm dying on my feet
Too long since I've had a night of sleep
I can hear it calling me, love I've known
Come back home
Pearl of Carolina, pearl of Carolina

Been a long time gone, long time left to go
I'm not ready yet, still I know
Days are getting short, the nights are getting cold
I'm growing old

Given up all I've owned and everything I've gained
Of all I'd thought I wanted only this remains
Need to go and see the pearl of Carolina shine one more time

I've been walking day and night, I'm dying on my feet
Too long since I've had a night of sleep
I can hear it calling me, love I've known
Come back home
Pearl of Carolina, pearl of Carolina

I've been walking day and night, I'm dying on my feet
Too long since I've had a night of sleep
I can hear it calling me, love I've known
Come back home
Pearl of Carolina, pearl of Carolina
Pearl of Carolina