Carolyn
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(C) Carolyn (Dm) let me tell you what I heard (Em) about a man today
He (F) didn't come home from work and he (C) went away
(Dm) 'Til he came to a (C) city, (F) bright in the (G7) nightime like (C) day
There they say he met with some (Dm) women dressed in yellow and (Em) scarlet
Their (F) warm lips like a honeycomb, (C) dripped with honey
And (Dm) somethin' about the smell of (C) strange perfume
(Dm) Made him feel warm (G7), and not (C) alone
Chorus (2x)
(C) Yes Carolyn a man will do that (F)sometimes on his own
And (C) sometimes (G7) when he's (C) lonely
And I believe a man will do that (F) sometimes out of spite
But (C) Carolyn, a man will do that (G7) always
(F) When he's treated bad at home (C) (between choruses)(C) (Dm) (G)(F)(C)
How to play Carolyn
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.