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 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