Going Back To Carolina
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Intro
G
[Verso 1]
G Em A7 D7
Going back to Carolina in the morning
G Em A7 D7
I've had enough of that old LA smog in my eyes
C C#
When I get home I'm going to settle down
G Em
I'm going to plant my feet right in the ground
A7 D7 G
It's time to face the fact that this time I'm back to stay
[Verso 2]
G Em A7 D7
Kelly had a mooning Scorpio
G Em A7 D7
I must admit she had me dancing on my toes
C C# G
A when she said goodbye the other Saturday night it put an end to all
Em A7 D7 G
my LA winds and besides it's going to be nice to see my hometown girlfriend
Bm Am
Oh record maker sure heart breakers call me back
A7 D7 G
But I've no time to waste on something that I can't have
C C# G Em
Going to find a stretch of land and work the earth with my own hands
A7 D7 G
Going to Carolina home this time to stay
Outro
G Em A7 D7
Going back to Carolina in the morning
G Em A7 D7
I've had enough of that old LA smog in my eyes
C C#
When I get home I'm going to settle down
G Em
I'm going to plant my feet right in the ground
A7 D7 G
It's time to face the fact that this time I'm back to stay
E
Oh Carolina
A7 D7 G D7 G
It's time to face the fact that this time I'm back to stay
How to play Going Back To 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.