It's been a year since i've seen virginia
Been a year now on my own
Lord how i miss virginia
I feel an ache down in my bones
Guess i never really understood
What i had till it was gone for good

I smell the sweet perfume of virginia
Country comfort in a calico dress
She was always so together
I was always such a mess
She gave me shelter, gave me wine
I can't remember a better time

I'm headed back to virginia
I'm headed back home to stay
I'll leave first thing in the mornin'
See theres somethin' i got to do today

I didn't mean to pull the trigger
I watched our lives slip through my hands
I just couldn't stand to see you
In the arms of another man

It's been a year since i've seen virginia
Or anything but these four walls
I've got a date to keep my darling
Unless the governor calls
I know that someday we'll be together again
I don't know how and i don't know when

I'm headed back to virginia
I'm headed back home to stay
I'll leave first thing in the mornin'
See theres somethin' i got to do today