In Carolina’s eyes I see the ocean.
  In Carolina’s eyes I see the one for me.
  When Carolina’s eyes fill with emotion,
  I see the better man she makes me wanna be.
  And I say, "Oh, Carolina,
  you deserve a better man than me."
  
  A warm breeze blowin’
  from the sea tonight.
  Dreamin’ ‘bout my Carolina,
  prayin’ that she’s alright.
  I’m just a piano man singin’ songs
  for people I don’t know.
  Oh, Carolina,
  wish you never would’ve let me go.
  
  In Carolina’s eyes I see the ocean.
  In Carolina’s eyes I see the one for me.
  When Carolina’s eyes fill with emotion,
  I see the better man she makes me wanna be.
  And I say, "Oh, Carolina,
  you deserve a better man than me.
  Sweet, sweet Carolina,
  you deserve a better man than me."
  
  Spend my time in cars and planes
  and empty hotel rooms.
  Yeah, it’s a beautiful life,
  everyone assumes.
  But, I am just a country boy
  in a world I don’t belong.
  Oh, Carolina, tonight,
  I’m singin’ them your song.
  
  In Carolina’s eyes I see the ocean.
  In Carolina’s eyes I see the one for me.
  When Carolina’s eyes fill with emotion,
  I see the better man she makes me wanna be.
  And I say, "Oh, Carolina,
  you deserve a better man than me.
  Sweet, sweet Carolina,
  you deserve a better man than me."