Winston Apple

VIRGINIA

Words and music by Winston Apple
I spent a little time in Virginia a long, long time ago
While I was there, I fell in love, 
but I didn't stick around to watch it grow
And depending on which version of the story you choose to believe
By the time I pulled out of Virginia, I left behind a part of me
Depending on which story you believe

She had a plan, I didn't understand
I stumbled into her decision
She found a way to draw me into her scheme
Without my knowledge or permission
I let down my defenses
She did the same, somewhat warily
And it only took one unguarded moment 
   to join our souls for eternity
Depending on which story you believe

Somewhere to the East of our own little Eden
I knew the sun was rising
So I loaded up my clothes and my guitar
And I headed for the horizon
I left behind the life that we had made together
Chasing my moment in the sun
I thought that our story was already over
But it had just begun

For a time she claimed that you belonged to me
But then she changed her story
She found a new love, he was a jealous man
And she had no more use for me
She put her hand on a Bible and she took an oath
She swore she'd tell the truth
Still I wonder if she lied when she testified 
That there was no connection between me and you
I just want to know the truth

One of these days I need to find my way back to Virginia
If she's grown tired of living a lie
Maybe you and I can make a new beginning
For so long now this cloud of doubt 
   has left me stranded between freedom and regret
I keep hoping she'll decide to come clean, but she hasn't yet
And it doesn't really matter all that much to me anymore 
   which version of the story is true
The truth will either set me free or lead me back to you
I just want to know the truth.

I spent a little time in Virginia....