Carolina In My Mind - James Taylor

One of Taylor's most popular hits, from the album "James Taylor" - his first. It was also the first recording by a non-British artist released by Apple Records. The album was produced by Peter Asher, who was head for The Beatles' label (Apple Records). Taylor recorded the album in 1968 at Trident Studios, at the same time The Beatles were recording The White Album. Lyrics follow: In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina Can't you see the sunshine Can't you just feel the moonshine Ain't it just like a friend of mine To hit me from behind Yes I'm goin' to Carolina in my mind. Karen she's a silver sun You best walk her way and watch it shinin' Watch her watch the mornin' come A silver tear appearing now I'm cryin' Ain't I goin' to Carolina in my mind. There ain't no doubt it no ones mind That loves the finest thing around Whisper something soft and kind And hey babe the sky's on fire, I'm Dyin' Ain't I goin' to Carolina in my mind. In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina Can't you see the sunshine Can't you just feel the moonshine Ain't it just like a friend of mine To hit me from behind Yes I'm goin' to Carolina in my mind. Dark and silent late last night I think I might have heard the highway calling Geese in flight and dogs that bite Signs that might be omens say I'm going, going I'm goin' to Carolina in my mind. With a holy host of others standing 'round me Still I'm on the dark side of the moon And it seems like it goes on like this forever You must forgive me If I'm up and gone to Carolina in my mind. In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina Can't you see the sunshine Can't you just feel the moonshine Ain't it just like a friend of mine To hit me from behind Yes I'm goin' to Carolina in my mind.