Lyrics

When I think of you
I turn a southern shade of blue
Like a Carolina Sky
Like a Smoky Mountain view
You make this lonely girl at home
It’s the simple truth
All I see is you
in every southern shade of blue

I was a northern girl
breathing subway trains and neon lights
Ambitions swirled
Past the pounding streets to dizzy heights
Penthouse dreams with a mailroom check
Clamoring to find my place
But keep my self respect

Then I think of you
and turn a southern shade of blue
Like a Carolina sky
Like a Smoky Mountain View
You make this anxious girl at home
In the city too
Cause all I see is you
In every southern shade of blue

Heartache leaves a stain
Home calls through the rain
There’s a way to ease the pain
Yet make it absolute

Because I will think of you
And turn a southern shade of blue
You’re my Carolina sky
You light the darkest room
Your smile washes me like waves
Sometimes memory is cruel

Cause all I see is you
In every little hue
When I think of you
I turn a southern shade of blue