Ruth Etting — Crying for the Carolines

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