Sweet Caroline

by Neil Diamond
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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’ (E)strong.

Was in the spring,

and spring be came the sum mer.

Who’d have be lieved you’d come a (E7)long?

(A)Hands,

touch in’ hands,

reach in’ out,

touch in’ me

touch in’ (E7)you.

(A)Sweet Car o line,

good times nev er seemed so (E7)good.

(A)I’ve been in clined

to be lieve they nev er (D)would.

But (Bm)now I

(A)look at the night,

and it don’t seem so lone ly.

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

And when I hurt,

hurt in’ runs off my shoul ders.

How can I hurt when hold in’ (E7)you?

(A)Sweet Car o line,

good times nev er seemed so (E)good.

(A)I’ve been in clined

to be lieve they nev er (E7)would.

Sweet (D)Car (E)o (A)line.

Sweet Caroline — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Sweet Caroline" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 117 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Sweet Caroline

Can I play "Sweet Caroline" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sweet Caroline" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond played in?
Sweet Caroline is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sweet Caroline"?
The arrangement plays at 117 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sweet Caroline" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Sweet Caroline"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sweet Caroline"?
"Sweet Caroline" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sweet Caroline"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A6, Bm, C, C#m, D, E, E7.
What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Sweet Caroline"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sweet Caroline" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Sweet Caroline"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sweet Caroline" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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