I am a daughter of the South, born and bred to stand up straight and proud.  "Under the Southern Sun" is perfect for relaxing in a porch swing with a glass of sweet tea! By Valierie Ellis Hawkins and written by Kenya Walker & Nick Pellegrino.  This song is special.  

I am a daughter of the South
Born and bred to stand up straight and proud
And my roots run deep beneath the Dixie dirt
Where all my people reside and work

And I was raised right to have respect
For the blessing's I've been given
And I am bound forever in their debt
And thankful to be living

BUY UNDER THE SOUTHERN SUN NOW

Under the southern sun
Where the earth is lush and green
And everything I ever dreamed
I ever would become is
Under the southern sun

Where the water's capped with diamonds
And beyond the blue horizon
There is hope for everyone
Under the southern sun
Under the southern sun

I drank champagne on Hudson Bay one night
And fell in love with New York City's lights
And I watched the sunset from the LA sands
And prayed for souls I could not understand

Something was missing in those skies
And I still can't describe it
They made me homesick for the simple life
And I knew where to find it

Under the southern sun
Where the earth is lush and green
And everything I ever dreamed
I ever would become is
Under the southern sun

Where the water's capped with diamonds
And beyond the blue horizon
There is hope for everyone
Under the southern sun
Under the southern sun

When I lay my head down
I want to wake up always knowing
I'll be where the warm wind's blowing
Heaven overrun

BUY UNDER THE SOUTHERN SUN NOW

Valierie Ellis Hawkins: vocals
Kenya Walker: songwriter
Nick Pellegrino: songwriter
Publishing: BMG/Universal

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