Carry Me Back to the Beautiful a new song for Virginia

 

a song for Virginia
words & music by Suzanne McDermott


Carry Me Back to the Beautiful
To the place where lovers meet
Where the ghosts of our beginnings
Linger over every street

Red clay and wild horses
Mountains, farms, rivers and sea
Where would you rather be than
In Virginia?

Carry Me Back
to the Beautiful
Carry Me Back
to the Beautiful
Carry me back to a place in time
Carry me back for peace of mind
Where the spirit is set free
Through the landscape and history
Nowhere I’d rather be than
In Virginia

Sail with shore birds on Chesapeake
Touch heaven from Skyline Drive
Roll through Shenandoah
Watch Williamsburg come alive

Washington and Jefferson
Madison and Monroe
All fell in love with
Beautiful Virginia

Carry Me Back
to the Beautiful
Carry Me Back
to the Beautiful
Carry me back to a place in time
Carry me back for peace of mind
Where the spirit is set free
Through the landscape and history
Nowhere I’d rather be than
In Virginia

 

Virginia landscape watercolor painting by Suzanne McDermott  

 

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"The first time I heard "Carry Me Back to the Beautiful" on my local NPR station (WVTF) I automatically presumed that I was listening to our new Virginia State Song. What a surprise to discover that a song has not yet been chosen. The lyrics, the melody, and your lovely voice make this song the PERFECT choice for our state song. It covers everything our beautiful state has to offer. Your song is a true treasure!"
   -Sue Ann Ehmann

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"Tommy Reynolds gave me your cd a few months ago. As you probally know, he passed away earlier this week. I came across your cd yesterday and listened to it nonstop. Tommy loved "Carry Me Back to the Beautiful". Your song really takes me to a special place in my heart. I just wanted to thank you for writing "Carry Me Back to the Beautiful", it has touched me in ways a cannot express!"
   -Carley Chilton