Sweet Caroline

by Neil Diamond
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Looking to play this yourself? Try the standard piano arrangement of “Sweet Caroline”
Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

Where it be gan,

I can’t be gin to know in’.

But then I know it’s grow in’ (G)strong.

Was in the spring

and spring be came the sum mer.

Who’d have be lieved you’d come a (G7)long?

(C)Hands,

touch in’ hands,

reach in’ out,

touch in’ me

touch in’ (G)you.

(C)Sweet Car o line,

good times nev er seemed so (G7)good.

(C)I’ve been in clined

to be lieve they nev er (G)would.

(F)But (Em)now (Dm)I

look at the night,

and it don’t seem so lone ly.

We fill it up with on ly (G)two.

And when I hurt,

hurt in’ runs off my shoul der.

How can I hurt, when hold ing (G7)you?

(C)Sweet Car o line,

good times nev er seemed so (G)good.

(C)I’ve been in clined

to be lieve they nev er (G7)would.

Sweet (F)Car (G)o (C)line.

Sweet Caroline — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Sweet Caroline”

Can I sing "Sweet Caroline" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Sweet Caroline" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond in?
The backing track is in C at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Sweet Caroline" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Sweet Caroline"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sweet Caroline", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Sweet Caroline" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Sweet Caroline"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Sweet Caroline"?
"Sweet Caroline" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Neil Diamond are available?
Other accompaniments by Neil Diamond: "Marry Me". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Sweet Caroline" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Sweet Caroline" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Sweet Caroline" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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