[Intro]GAmCDGAmCDG[Verse 1]GAm
In old Carolina, where I was born;
CD
and that’s where I long to be
GAm
But I’m stranded here in Ohio,
CDG
cold and hungry, with nothing to eat
[Verse 2]GAm
I miss my Mama and my Papa and
CD
my faithful old coonhound
GAm
I miss my Julie, sweet tender lovin’,
CDG
and that old Carolina town
[Chorus]AmG
I was foolish to go and leave her;
AmD
I had roamin’ on my mind
GAm
If I ever get out of this city,
CDG
in old Carolina, I’ll be found
[Instrumental]GAmCDGAmCDG[Verse 3]GAm
I left my Julie, she was cryin’;
CD
tears like rain were fallin’ down
GAm
I miss my Julie, sweet tender lovin’,
CDG
and that old Carolina town
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[Chorus]AmG
I was foolish to go and leave her;
AmD
I had roamin’ on my mind
GAm
If I ever get out of this city,
CDG
in old Carolina, I’ll be found
[Outro]CDGG
in old Carolina, I’ll be found
AmCDG
How to play Old Carolina: key, chords and progression
These are the chords for Old Carolina by Scott Anderson on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar, and Keyboard
Old Carolina by Scott Anderson is written in G major (one sharp: F♯) and moves through 4 chords: G, Am, C and D.
Most of the song cycles through G – Am – C – D (I – ii – IV – V in G major). In solfa, that is doh – reh – fah – soh. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.
Beginner-friendly: every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.
