Were you there the night Charleston burned to the ground
That was the dark night she lost her Glorious Crown

 The air had a stench worse than that of hell
Many were left in the darkness of the night with no one to tell

The City had been raped, feeling the pains of war
Oh, I Pray there is the strength to be reborn by the shore

The people Prayed as they began to rebuild
As She rose from the ashes, their hearts were filled 

The city came back to life; her pulse grew strong
The Holy City is now singing a new 
Song.