Sweet Caroline
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Intro Chords: E E E E
Verse 1
A D
Where it began I can?t begin to know it
A E
But then I know it?s going strong
A D
Was in the spring, and spring became a summer
A E
Who?d have believe you?d come along
Chorus
A Amaj7
Hands touching hands
E D E
Reaching out touching me touching you
A D E
Sweet Caroline Good times never seemed so good
A D E
Im inclined to believe there never would
D Dbm Bm
But now I?m
Verse 2
Look at the night and it don?t seem so lonely
We fill it up with only two
And when I hurt Hurting runs off my shoulder
How can I hurt when holding you
Warm touching warm
Reachin out touching me touching you
Chorus
A Amaj7
Hands touching hands
E D E
Reaching out touching me touching you
A D E
Sweet Caroline Good times never seemed so good
A D E
Im inclined to believe there never would
D Dbm Bm
Oh no no
Intro Chords
Chorus
How to play Sweet Caroline
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.