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Listen: Sweet Potato Pie Song

Hear a delightful ode to North Carolina’s state vegetable, the sweet potato, performed by the band Sweet Potato Pie.

by Our State Staff

Lyrics:
Sweet Potatoes naturally,
got a lot favor keeps you lean and mean
you’re really gonna love ’em a lot,
just listen to what they’ve got.
Vitamins B6 , A and D
Loaded with beta carotene.
 
Sweet Potatoes naturally,
got a lot favor keeps you lean and mean
delicious, nutritious and fat free,
Sweet Potatoes naturally.
 
Serve ’em up broad with a dip, or fried sweet potato chips,
sweet potato pancakes, salads too
Bake ’em , Broil ’em, good for you
 
Sweet Potatoes naturally,
got a lot favor keeps you lean and mean
delicious, nutritious, cholesterol free,
Sweet Potatoes naturally, oh yeah,
Sweet Potatoes naturally.

This story was published on Oct 17, 2012

Our State Staff

Our State Staff

Since 1933, Our State has shared stories about North Carolina with readers both in state and around the world. We celebrate the people and places that make this state great. From the mountains to the coast, we feature North Carolina travel, history, food, and beautiful scenic photography.