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Sweet Caroline original guitar chords by
Neil Diamond
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Key: B major•
Intro 1
F#5
F#5
2

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F#5
F#5
2

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F#5
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Verse 1
B
B
2

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Where it began,
E
E

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I can't begin to knowing
B
B
2

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F#
F#
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But then I know it's growing strong
B
B
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Was in the spring
E
E

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And spring became the summer
B
B
2

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F#
F#
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Who'd have believed you'd come along
Pre-chorus 1
B
B
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B6
B6
6

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Hands, touching hands
F#7
F#7
2

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E
E

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Reaching out, touching me,
F#
F#
2

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touching you
Chorus 1
B
B
2

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E
E

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Sweet Caroline
F#
F#
2

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Good times never seemed so good
E
E

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F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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E
E

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I've been inclined
F#
F#
2

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To believe they never would
E
E

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D#m7
D#m7
6

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C#m7
C#m7
4

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But now I
Verse 2
B
B
2

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Look at the night
E
E

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and it don't seem so lonely
B
B
2

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F#
F#
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We filled it up with only two
B
B
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And when I hurt
E
E

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Hurting runs off my shoulders
B
B
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F#
F#
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How can I hurt when holding you
Pre-chorus 2
B
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B6
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6

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One, touching one
F#7
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E
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Reaching out, touching me,
F#
F#
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touching you
Chorus 2
B
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E
E

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Sweet Caroline
F#
F#
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Good times never seemed so good
E
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F#
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B
B
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E
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I've been inclined
F#
F#
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To believe they never would
E
E

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D#m7
D#m7
6

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C#m7
C#m7
4

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Oh no, no
Interlude 1
F#5
F#5
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F#5
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Chorus 3
B
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E
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Sweet Caroline
F#
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Good times never seemed so good
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B
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E
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Sweet Caroline
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I believe they never could
[Repeat and fade]

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • F#5

    2

  • B

    2

  • E

  • F#

    2

  • B6

    6

  • F#7

    2

  • D#m7

    6

  • C#m7

    4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond is B major.

The primary chords used in Sweet Caroline are F#, B, E, B6, D#m, C#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F#, B, E, B6, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Sweet Caroline is approximately 127 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Sweet Caroline. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Neil Diamond.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Sweet Caroline to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.