Carolina Is a pretty bird I see her in my dreams On a mountain Looking at the side of the world I watch her spread her wings Moving one step at a time One step at a time In my own way I follow Carolina I'm going there The morning air to breathe In my pocket I will keep my northern words Let her speak to me Moving one step at a time One step at a time In my own way I follow Carolina Is a little girl Who holds my hopes for me And I wonder Looking at the side of the world What it is she sees Moving one step at a time One step at a time In my own way I follow