Now playing

Carolina

Chords

4.36 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

It's a nice mix of strumming and fingerpicking. You'll have to listen a few times to get a hang of the rhythm
and what you want to do with it. Just chords sounds nice too. It's a beautiful song; hope you enjoy!
[Intro]
G D C D Em Am C G C G C
[Verse]
AmHeaded South to AsheCville town, we stumble down the mountain Emsinging
AmOh, don't you Cremember the Lonesome River GBaCndG.C  
No way Emback to WCinston-Salem, Engine FaiGling, You were pDlaying a sAmong
I didn't Cremember and I couldn't underGstand.
  C  GAnd just before the Cchorus Nantahala Forest Dpine and Empromise
AmOh now Emplease Amdon't let me dGowCn.
AmWell you were bound for CJohnson City, sounds so pretty, Dhere's the Empity:
AmOh, I didn't undersCtand, I'm only hearing GnoCw.G  
[Chorus]
You said EmCarolina I'm inclined to Cleave you and never come back
GCarolina I'm inclined to Cgo
EmCarolina take the time to Cknow me cause I Emnever knew you
GKnow me, whatever is left to Cknow
[Verse]
G C D Am Em C G C
CSearching Dfor the Clost horizon seeping Dthrough the blue ridge Emrising
AmOh, don't you reCmember, we didn't get too GfCarG.C  
AmPast the night in Crestless dreaming, I never guessed that Dyou were leaving
AmOh, tellin' me Cthe future on a little Swiss guiGtaCr.
GJust Dbefore the Cchorus Nantahala Forest, Dpine and promise,
AmOh now, Emplease Amplay one more Gtime.
AmYou were bound for CJohnson city, sounds so pretty, Ghere's the Empity:
AmOh, I didn't underCstand, I never heard goodGbyCe.G  
[Chorus]
When you said EmCarolina I'm inclined to Cleave you and never come back
GCarolina I'm inclined to Cgo
EmCarolina Gtake the time Cto know Gme Emcause I never knew you
GKnow me, whatever is left to EmknoCw
Ending
EmCarolina I'm inclined to leave you Cand never Gcome back
Carolina I'm inclined to Cgo
EmCarolina take the time to know me cause I never knew Gyou
Know me, whatever is left to kEmnowC  
G C D Am
EmOoooooooCoohhhG  C  D  Am  
EmOoooooooCoohhhG  D  G  

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Carolina

by I Draw Slow

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

It's a nice mix of strumming and fingerpicking. You'll have to listen a few times to get a hang of the rhythm

and what you want to do with it. Just chords sounds nice too. It's a beautiful song; hope you enjoy!

[Intro]

G D C D Em Am C G C G C

[Verse]

Am C Em

Headed South to Asheville town, we stumble down the mountain singing

Am C G C G C

Oh, don't you remember the Lonesome River Band.

Em C G D Am

No way back to Winston-Salem, Engine Failing, You were playing a song

C G

I didn't remember and I couldn't understand.

C G C D Em

And just before the chorus Nantahala Forest pine and promise

Am Em Am G C

Oh now please don't let me down.

Am C D Em

Well you were bound for Johnson City, sounds so pretty, here's the pity:

Am C G C G

Oh, I didn't understand, I'm only hearing now.

[Chorus]

Em C

You said Carolina I'm inclined to leave you and never come back

G C

Carolina I'm inclined to go

Em C Em

Carolina take the time to know me cause I never knew you

G C

Know me, whatever is left to know

[Verse]

G C D Am Em C G C

C D C D Em

Searching for the lost horizon seeping through the blue ridge rising

Am C G C G C

Oh, don't you remember, we didn't get too far.

Am C D

Past the night in restless dreaming, I never guessed that you were leaving

Am C G C

Oh, tellin' me the future on a little Swiss guitar.

G D C D

Just before the chorus Nantahala Forest, pine and promise,

Am Em Am G

Oh now, please play one more time.

Am C G Em

You were bound for Johnson city, sounds so pretty, here's the pity:

Am C G C G

Oh, I didn't understand, I never heard goodbye.

[Chorus]

Em C

When you said Carolina I'm inclined to leave you and never come back

G C

Carolina I'm inclined to go

Em G C G Em

Carolina take the time to know me cause I never knew you

G Em C

Know me, whatever is left to know

Ending

Em C G

Carolina I'm inclined to leave you and never come back

Carolina I'm inclined to go

Em G

Carolina take the time to know me cause I never knew you

Em C

Know me, whatever is left to know

G C D Am

Em C G C D Am

Oooooooooohhh

Em C G D G

Oooooooooohhh

About Carolina Chords by I Draw Slow

Learn how to play Carolina by I Draw Slow with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Carolina chords”, “Carolina guitar chords”, or “I Draw Slow Carolina chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Carolina chords and for experienced players who want accurate Carolina lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, C, Em, Am.

FAQ — Carolina by I Draw Slow

How do I play "Carolina" by I Draw Slow on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Carolina" by I Draw Slow on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Carolina" by I Draw Slow free?

Yes. The chords for "Carolina" by I Draw Slow are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Carolina" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Carolina" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Carolina"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Carolina" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Carolina" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Carolina" by I Draw Slow with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by I Draw Slow below.

What key is "Carolina" in?

The chords for "Carolina" show the original chord names (including G, D, C, Em, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.