now you say that you're leaving   to see the world and swim the seven seas   i won't cry, no, no   nor shed a tear, nor wish you were here      the sun always shines on carolina   the sun always shines down on tupelo   i keep my eyes on the bird and the honey bee   and my mind won't go running back   won't go running back to you      and if i find you on a good day   skies are blue, no-one to bother you   steadfast and starward on the mountain side   with a river to run   and a dog named lutiano      so say that you're leaving   to see the world and swim the seven seas   i won't cry, no, no   nor shed a tear, nor wish you were here      'cos the sun always shines on carolina   the sun always shines down on tupelo   i keep my eyes on the bird and the honey bee   and my mind won't go running back   won't go running back      the sun always shines on carolina   the sun always shines down on tupelo   i keep my eyes on the bird and the honey bee      and if thats what you want   pack up your bags   don't write a note   walk to the door   turn round one last time   turn off the lights   take one step to left   and another to the right   and walk away   and walk away   walk away   walk away.