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Carolina

Phillip LaRue

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Acoustic Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
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
E Esus2 E Esus2

Verse 1
E    CarEsus2olina,  E   Can YoEsus2u Leave The Past BehEindEsus2?      E   Esus2​
E    CarEsus2olina,   E   Stop Esus2Believing Every ELieEsus2       E   Esus2​

E    Esus2Carolina,   E    ThEsus2at Sparkle Hand Me EDowEsus2n DressE   Esus2​
E    CarC#molina, You Don’tF#m7 Need It To ShEine...
You B7(sus4)Already Do In My EB7yes

Chorus
So ETurn Off The Lights,
F#m7Come Back To Bed
ForC#mget The Words Your FB7ather Said
EHow Many Nights Out
F#m7Does One Heart Need?
Can You C#mSee Me Now I’m B7On My Knees...

ADon’t Let, Don’tF#m7 Let Your Heart BeB7 Hardened
You’re More C#mBeautiful Than B7(sus4)All The Flowers IB7n My Mother's EGardeEsus2n      E   Esus2​

Verse 2
E     CarEsus2olina,   E   HidiEsus2ng In That ECigarC#metteF#m7 SmokAe B7​
E     Life’s BeeEsus2n Hard, AndC#m     It’s BeeF#m7n Hard To Let IB7(sus4)t Go
A  Maybe It’F#m7ll All WorB7(sus4)k Out
A  ButF#m7 Can You Let IB7(sus4)t Go  NowC#m?

Chorus
So ETurn Off The Lights, F#m7 Come Back To Bed
ForC#mget The Words Your B7Father Said
How EMany Nights Out  F#m7 Does One Heart Need?
Can You C#mSee Me Now       I’m B7On My Knees...
ADon’t Let, Don’tF#m Let Your Heart BeB7 Hardened
You’re More C#mBeautiful Than B7(sus4)All The Flowers IB7n     My Mother's GEarC#mden A  F#m7     B7​

Bridge
Do You KEnow What LoveB7 Is, CaArolina?
Do You KEnow What LoveB7 Is, CaArolina?
Do You KEnow What LoveB7 Is, CaArolina?

Chorus
So ETurn Off The Lights, F#m7 Come Back To Bed
ForC#mget The Words Your B7Father Said
How EMany Nights Out  F#m7 Does One Heart Need?
Can You C#mSee Me Now       I’m OB7n My Knees...

ADon’t Let, Don’tF#m7 Let Your Heart Be B7Hardened
ADon’t Let, Don’tF#m7 Let Your Heart Be B7Hardened
You’re More C#mBeautiful Than B7(sus4)All The Flowers IB7n     My Mother's EGardEsus2en     E   Esus2​

E    CarEsus2olina,  E   Can YoEsus2u Leave The Past BehEindEsus2?        E​
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Carolina?

The chords for Carolina are: E, Esus2, C#m, F#m7, B7(sus4), B7, A, F#m

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: E, Esus2, C#m, F#m7, B7(sus4), B7, A, F#m

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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