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Caroline Says I chords by
Lou Reed
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Key: C major•
Intro 1
C
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Bm
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Bm
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Caroline says
Verse 1
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as she gets up off the floor
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Why is it that you beat me
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it isn't any fun
Bm
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Caroline says
Verse 2
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2

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as she makes up her eyes
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You ought to learn more about yourself
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think more than just I
Verse 3
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But she's not afraid to die
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all her friends call her "Alaska"
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When she takes speed,
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they laugh and ask her
Verse 4
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What is in her mind
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what is in her mind
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Verse 5
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Caroline says
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as she gets up from the floor
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You can hit me all you want to
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but I don't love you anymore
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Verse 6
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C
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Caroline says
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C
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while biting her lip
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Life is meant to be more than this
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and this is a bum trip
Verse 7
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But she's not afraid to die
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all her friends call her "Alaska"
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When she takes speed,
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they laugh and ask her
Verse 8
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What is in her mind
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what is in her mind
Verse 9
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She put her fist through
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Dm
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the window pane
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It was such a funny feeling
Verse 10
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It's so cold in Alaska
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it's so cold in Alaska
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It's so cold in Alaska
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Chords

  • C

  • Bm

    2

  • Am

  • G

  • F

  • D

  • Em

  • Dm

Capo: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Caroline Says I by Lou Reed is C major.

The primary chords used in Caroline Says I are C, Bm, Am, G, F, D.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, Bm, Am, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Caroline Says I is approximately 69 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Caroline Says I using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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