Carolina
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Intro G D C D Em Am C G C G C
Verse
Am C Em
Headed South to Asheville town, we stumble down the mountain singing
Am C G C G C
Oh, don't you remember the lonesome river bed.
Em C G D Am
No way back to Windston Salem, Engine Failing, You were playing a song
C G
I didn't remember and I couldn't understand.
C G C D Em
And just before the Chorus and a hail of forest pine and promise
Am Em Am G C
No now please don't let me down.
Am C D Em
Well you were bound for Johnson city, sounds so pretty, here's the pity:
Am C G C G
Oh, I didn't understand, I'm only hearing now.
[Refrão] Em C
You said Carolina I'm inclined to leave you and never come back
G C
Carolina I'm inclined to go
Em C Em
Carolina take the time to know me cause I never knew you
G C
Know me, whatever is left to know
Verse
G C D Am Em C G C
C D C D Em
Searching for the lost horizon seeping through the blue ridge rising
Am C G C G C
Oh, don't you remember, we didn't get too far.
Am C D
Past the night in restless dreaming, I never guessed that you were leaving
Am C G C
Oh, tellin' me the future on a little Swiss guitar.
G D C D
Just before the Chorus and a hail of forest, keep your promise,
Am Em Am G
No now, please play one more time.
Am C G Em
You were bound for Johnson city, sounds so pretty, here's the pity:
Am C G C G
Oh, I didn't understand, I never heard goodbye.
[Refrão] Em C
When you said Carolina I'm inclined to leave you and never come back
G C
Carolina I'm inclined to go
Em G C G Em
Carolina take the time to know me cause I never knew you
G Em C
Know me, whatever is left to know
Ending
Em C G
Carolina I'm inclined to leave you and never come back
C
Carolina I'm inclined to go
Em G
Carolina take the time to know me cause I never knew you
Em C
Know me, whatever is left to know
G C D Am
Em C G C D Am
Oooooooooohhh
Em C G D G
Oooooooooohhh
How to play Carolina
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.