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Carolina

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Carolina by Phillip LaRue in the key of C

Edits Welcome! I Know It's Not Perfect, But I Think These Chords Work Well.
Note: I Think The Original Starts A Whole Step Lower (C Csus2 Etc.) But I Find That More Challenging To Play.

Intro
C Csus2 C Csus2

Verse 1
C    CarCsus2olina,  C   Can YoCsus2u Leave The Past BehCindCsus2?      C   Csus2
C    CarCsus2olina,   C   Stop Csus2Believing Every CLieCsus2       C   Csus2

C    Csus2Carolina,   C    ThCsus2at Sparkle Hand Me CDowCsus2n DressC   Csus2
C    CarAmolina, You Don’Dm7t Need It To CShine...
You G7(sus4)Already Do In My EG7yes

Chorus
So CTurn Off The Lights,
Dm7Come Back To Bed
ForAmget The Words Your G7Father Said
CHow Many Nights Out
Dm7Does One Heart Need?
Can You AmSee Me Now I’mG7 On My Knees...

FDon’t Let, Don’tDm7 Let Your Heart BG7e Hardened
You’re More AmBeautiful ThanG7(sus4) All The Flowers G7In My Mother'sC GardCsus2en     C   Csus2

Verse 2
C     CarCsus2olina,   C   HidiCsus2ng In That CCigarAmettDm7e SmFokG7e
C     Life’s BeeCsus2n Hard, AndAm     It’s BeDm7en Hard To LetG7(sus4) It Go
F  Maybe It’Dm7ll All WoG7(sus4)rk Out
F  ButDm7 Can You Let G7(sus4)It Go  NoAmw?

Chorus
So CTurn Off The Lights, Dm7 Come Back To Bed
ForAmget The Words YourG7 Father Said
How CMany Nights Out  Dm7 Does One Heart Need?
Can You AmSee Me Now       I’mG7 On My Knees...
FDon’t Let, Don’tDm Let Your Heart BG7e Hardened
You’re More AmBeautiful ThanG7(sus4) All The Flowers G7In     My Mother's CGaAmrdeFn Dm7    G7

Bridge
Do You KCnow What LoveG7 Is, CaFrolina?
Do You KCnow What LoveG7 Is, CaFrolina?
Do You KCnow What LoveG7 Is, CaFrolina?

Chorus
So CTurn Off The Lights, Dm7 Come Back To Bed
ForAmget The Words YourG7 Father Said
How CMany Nights Out  Dm7 Does One Heart Need?
Can You AmSee Me Now       I’m G7On My Knees...

FDon’t Let, Don’tDm7 Let Your Heart BeG7 Hardened
FDon’t Let, Don’tDm7 Let Your Heart BeG7 Hardened
You’re More AmBeautiful ThanG7(sus4) All The Flowers G7In     My Mother'sC GarCsus2den    C   Csus2

C    CarCsus2olina,  C   Can YoCsus2u Leave The Past BehCindCsus2?        C
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Carolina?

The chords for Carolina are: C, Csus2, Am, Dm7, G7(sus4), G7, F, Dm

What is the original key of Carolina?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Carolina?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Carolina in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Carolina be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Carolina on ukulele?

Chord Carolina can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Carolina?

Carolina uses 8 chords: C, Csus2, Am, Dm7, G7(sus4), G7, F, Dm

What is the easiest way to play Carolina?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Carolina released in?

Carolina was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Carolina?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Carolina to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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