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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Carolina In My Mind" by James Taylor in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 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”
- Can I learn "Carolina In My Mind" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Carolina In My Mind" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Carolina In My Mind"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Carolina In My Mind" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Carolina In My Mind"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Carolina In My Mind" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
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