Going back to Carolina in the morning I've had enough of that old LA smog in my eyes When I get home I'm going to settle down I'm going to plant my feet right in the ground It's time to face the fact that this time I'm back to stay Kelly had a Moon in Scorpio I must admit she had me dancing on my toes A when she said goodbye the other Saturday night It put an end to all my LA winds And besides it's going to be nice to see my hometown girlfriend Oh record maker sure heart breakers call me back But I've no time to waste on something that I can't have Going to find a stretch of land and work the earth with my own hands Going to Carolina home this time to stay Going back to Carolina in the morning I've had enough of that old LA smog in my eyes When I get home I'm going to settle down I'm going to plant my feet right in the ground It's time to face the fact that this time I'm back to stay Oh Carolina It's time to face the fact that this time I'm back to stay