Beneath the Pine

I packed my bag at the break of dawn With boots worn thin I journeyed on Through valleys green and hills that shine To meet my darling Caroline Oh sweet Caroline I'm waiting here beneath the pine The birds they sing the sun does shine Oh I'll wait forever Caroline! I crossed a bridge that swayed and creaked And chased a rooster down the creek The farmer laughed said "Friend you're fine!" I'm bound to see my Caroline! Oh sweet Caroline I'm waiting here beneath the pine The birds they sing the sun does shine Oh I'll wait forever Caroline! The river flows and the breezes play The clouds drift by and I hum away I carved her name where the roots entwine Forever yours my Caroline Oh sweet Caroline I'm waiting here beneath the pine The birds they sing the sun does shine Oh I'll wait forever Caroline! The banjo strums the fiddle flies A tune as bright as the morning skies I tap my boots in a happy line Counting moments to Caroline Oh sweet Caroline I'm waiting here beneath the pine The birds they sing the sun does shine Oh I'll wait forever Caroline! And when she comes with her golden hair I'll sing my love in the evening air With stars above and hearts entwined I'll dance forever Caroline!