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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Carolina In My Mind" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
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About “Carolina In My Mind”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Carolina In My Mind" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Carolina In My Mind" is in Bb.
- What key is "Carolina In My Mind" by James Taylor played in?
- Carolina In My Mind is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Does "Carolina In My Mind" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Carolina In My Mind" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Carolina In My Mind"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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