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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 — 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 A, 117 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Sweet Caroline”
- 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.
- 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 A, 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.