Sweet Caroline
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Intro: F F F G
[Verso 1]
C F
Where it began, I can't begin to know when
C G
But then I know it's growing strong
C
Oh, wasn't the spring, whooo
F
And spring became the summer
C G
Who'd believe you'd come along
[Pré-Refrão]
C Am G
Hands, touching hands, reaching out
F G
Touching me, touching you
[Refrão]
C F
Oh, sweet Caroline
F G
Good times never seem so good
C F G F Em Dm
I've been inclined to believe it never would and now I
[Verso 2]
C F
I look at the night, whooo, and it don't seem so lonely
C G
We fill it up with only two, oh
C
And when I hurt
F
Hurting runs off my shoulder
C G
How can I hurt when holding you
[Pré-Refrão]
C Am G
Oh, one, touching one, reaching out
F G
Touching me, touching you
[Refrão]
C F
Oh, sweet Caroline
F G
Good times never seem so good
C F G F Em Dm
Oh I've been inclined to believe it never could
C F
Oh, sweet Caroline
F G F G
Good times never seem so good
Outro
C
Sweet Caroline
F G C
Oh Caroline, sweet Caroline
How to play Sweet Caroline
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.