Carolina In The Morning
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D9 A7
Nothing could be finer
D6 Cdim Em Cdim Em A7
Than to be in Carolina in the morning;
Em B+
No one could be sweeter
Em7 Em6 Fdim D A7 D7
Than my sweetie when I meet her in the morning.
G Gdim D D7
Where the morning glories
G Gdim D B7
Twine around the door
E7 A F#7
Whispering pretty stories
Bm5-/7 E7/13 A A7M A7 A7/13
I long to hear once more
D9 A7
Strolling with my girlie
D6 Cdim Em Cdim Em A7
Where the dew is pearly early in the morning
Em B+
Butterflies all flutter up
Em7 Em6 Fdim D A7
And kiss each little buttercup at dawning
D A7/13 D A7/13 D D7
If I had Aladdin's lamp for only a day
G Em7 E7 A7
I'd make a wish and here's what I'd say
D Em
Nothing could be finer
D Bm7 E7 A7 D
Than to be in Carolina in the morning!
How to play Carolina In The Morning
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D9. 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.