Kruger Brothers - Carolina in the fall
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This song was written and is performed by the Kruger Brothers. It is currently being considered to be
recognized as the official State Song of North Carolina where the Krugers make their home.
They emigrated from Switzerland in order to be close to Doc Watson who was a tremendous inspiration
for them as they were growing up and they were able to spend time with Doc over the years.
I’m not sure of the original key of the recording, I’ve pitched this for my voice.
It is easy enough to transpose, if necessary.
CAROLINA IN THE FALL — THE KRUGER BROTHERS
Verse 1.
AAll the places I have been to, all the Dthings that I have Aseen
ASince I left my home to wander, when I was just Efifteen
AThough the travelin’ was easy stilDl sometimes the road goAt rough
ABy the time that I turned thirty-five I Ethought I’d seen Aenough
Verse 2.
ABut for me to settle down a while was Dnot what God had pAlanned
ASo one more time I left my home with Esuitcase in my hand
AOh the journey took me far and wide aDcross the deep blue Asea
AAnd now I know since I’ve been therEe where I was meant tAo be
CHORUS:
AI’ve seeDn sunsets on the ocean I??A?ve seen the desert bloom
AI’veD driven endless highways bAeneath the prairiEe moon
Yet the Apicture in my mind I see when I Dthink about it Aall
AIs the color of the leaves in CaroElina-a in the AFall
Verse 3.
ANow for thirty years I’ve played the songs thaDt Doc has taught tAo me
AAnd the things that he had sung about I never thought I’Ed see
In theA hills of Carolina folks have Dopened up the Adoor
AAnd for the first time in my life I’m not Ea stranger Aanymore
CHORUS:
AI’ve seeDn sunsets on the ocean I??A?ve seen the desert bloom
AI’veD driven endless highways bAeneath the prairiEe moon
Yet the Apicture in my mind I see when I Dthink about it Aall
AIs the color of the leaves in CaroElina-a in the AFall
Repeat the last two lines and end.