Crying for the Carolines - Ruth Etting

Big town, you lured me

Big town, you cured me

Though others hate to say goodbye to you

I’m leaving, but I’ll never sigh for you

Big town, you robbed me

Of every joy I knew

Where is the song I had in my heart

That harmonized with the pines?

Anyone can see what’s troubling me

I’m crying for the Carolines

Where is the brook that kisses the lane

Covered with glory vines?

Anyone can see what’s troubling me

I’m crying for the Carolines

How can I smile?

Mile after mile

There’s not a bit of green here

Birdies all stay far, far away

They’re seldom ever seen here

Where is the boy that I used to meet

Down where the pale moon shines?

Anyone can see what’s troubling me

I’m crying for the Carolines

How can I smile?

Mile after mile

There’s not a bit of green here

Birdies all stay far, far away

They’re seldom ever seen here

Oh, where is the boy that I used to meet

Down where the pale moon shines

Anyone can see what’s troubling me

I’m crying for the Carolines

I’m crying for the Carolines