Big wheels keep on turnin All the recruits are comin' in Singin' songs about infractions And Lou is at it once again And I think it's a sin, yeah.
Well I heard the recruits were at the mansion And I heard Jim Hodges was in town Well I hope Jim Hodges will remember Clemson fans don't need him around, anyhow
Sweet Home Carolina Where the skies are blue Sweet Home Carolina The NCAA is comin' home to you
In Columbia, they love the governor (Oo-Oo-Oo) And they also love coach Lou Now Governorgate sure bothers me Does your conscience bother you? Tell the truth
Sweet Home Carolina Where the skies are blue (and the governor ain't true) Sweet Home Carolina The NCAA is comin' home to you
Now the Clemson Tigers have got Coach Bowden And they have got a recruit or two (yes, they do!) I can't wait unitl football season When those Tigers beat ole Lou
Sweet Home Carolina Where the skies are blue And the governor ain't true Sweet Home Carolina The NCAA is comin' home to you