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(F)In my mind, I’m (Bb)gone to Ca ro (Gm7)li na,
can’t you see the (C)sun shine, (Bb)can’t you just feel the (C7)moon shine, and (F)ain’t it just like a (Dm)friend of mine to (Bb)hit me (F)from be (Gm)hind?
(Bb)Yes, I’m (F)gone to Ca ro (Bb)li na in my (F)mind.
(F)Kav in, she’s a (Eb)sil ver sun, you’d best (Bb)walk her way and (C)watch it shine, watch her (Bb)watch the morn ing (C)come.
A (Bb)sil ver tear ap (F)pear ing, now I’ve cry (G7)ing, (C7)ain’t I?
I’m (F)gone to Ca ro (Bb)li na in my (F)mind.
There (F)Ain’t no doubt in (Eb)no ones mind I that (Bb)love’s the fi nest (C)thing a round.
Whis per (Bb)some thing soft and (C)kind,
and (Bb)hey that babe, the (F)skys on fire, I’m dy (G7)ing, (C7)ain’t I?
I’m (F)gone to Ca ro (Bb)li na in my (F)mind.
There (F)mind.
Now, with a (Bb)ho ly host of (C7)oth ers stand ing (Dm)’round me, no; (Am)still, I’m on the (Gm)dark side of the (Bb)moon,
and it (Eb)looks like it goes (Bb)on like this for (F)ev er; you must for (Eb)give (Gm)me.
(C7)(If it’s some thing) (F)gone to Ca ro (Gm7)li (Am7)na (Gm7)in
my (F)mind.
(Am7)Bet ter make it (Dm)back home a gain (Bb)soon.
(F)Got ta get (Am)back to (Dm)Ca ro li na (Bb)soon.
(F)Got ta get (Am)back to (Dm)Ca ro li na (Bb)soon.
Carolina In My Mind — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Carolina In My Mind" by James Taylor: 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 F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Carolina In My Mind”
- What key is "Carolina In My Mind" by James Taylor played in?
- Carolina In My Mind is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Carolina In My Mind"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Carolina In My Mind" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Carolina In My Mind"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Carolina In My Mind"?
- "Carolina In My Mind" was originally performed by James Taylor. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Carolina In My Mind"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, C, C7, Dm, Eb, F, +3 more.
- What other songs by James Taylor can I play here?
- Try "OUR TOWN", "SOMETHING IN THE WAY SHE MOVES", "COPPERLINE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Carolina In My Mind" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Carolina In My Mind" by James Taylor. 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 "Carolina In My Mind" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Carolina In My Mind" 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.