now you say that you're leaving
to see the world and swim the seven seas
i won't cry, no, no
nor shed a tear, nor wish you were here

the sun always shines on carolina
the sun always shines down on tupelo
i keep my eyes on the bird and the honey bee
and my mind won't go running back
won't go running back to you

and if i find you on a good day
skies are blue, no-one to bother you
steadfast and starward on the mountain side
with a river to run
and a dog named lutiano

so say that you're leaving
to see the world and swim the seven seas
i won't cry, no, no
nor shed a tear, nor wish you were here

'cos the sun always shines on carolina
the sun always shines down on tupelo
i keep my eyes on the bird and the honey bee
and my mind won't go running back
won't go running back

the sun always shines on carolina
the sun always shines down on tupelo
i keep my eyes on the bird and the honey bee

and if thats what you want
pack up your bags
don't write a note
walk to the door
turn round one last time
turn off the lights
take one step to left
and another to the right
and walk away
and walk away
walk away
walk away.