When I crossed that line
I was feeling bold
Ornery and tired
Beating up that road

You caught my eye, it's no surprise
It was your plan, I suppose
Sayin': I just wanna love you slow

We had our fun
And there was plenty to be had
Now the day's begun
To make it the past

Before I turn right on 46th Avenue
In the rearview I looked behind
Not a tear was in her eye

So tell me am I leaving Carolina
Tell me am I leaving Carolina
Or is Carolina leaving me

Now I'm traveling down
This highway alone
There's no need to fear
Lord knows I've been here before

But never with a girl as pretty as you
Watching me go
Lord knows it chills me down to the soul

So tell me am I leaving (leaving) Carolina
Tell me am I leaving (leaving) Carolina
Or is Carolina leaving me

(Carolina)

I've got your number in my phone
I could turn around and call you up but I already know

I'm not leaving Carolina
No I'm not leaving (leaving) Carolina (Carolina)
No I'm not leaving (leaving) Carolina (Carolina)
No I'm not leaving (leaving) Carolina (Carolina)
No, Carolina's leaving me (Carolina's leaving me)
Carolina's leaving me

(Leaving Carolina)
(Leaving)