Lyrics Sweet Caroline

Sweet Caroline was inspired by Caroline Kennedy, daughter of US president John F. Kennedy. Neil Diamond saw a picture of her in a magazine during the 60s and was moved to write the song. Years later, Diamond revealed the true inspiration for the song to Caroline Kennedy herself during a performance at her 50th birthday party.

Where it began I can't begin to knowin'
But then I know it's growin' strong
Was in the spring, then spring became a summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along

Hands, touching hands
Reaching out, touching me, touching you

Sweet Caroline, good times never seemed so good
I'd be inclined to believe they never would
But now I'm

Look at the night and it don't seem so lonely
We fill it up with only two
And when I hurt, hurting runs off my shoulder
How can I hurt when holdin' you

Warm, touching warm
Reaching out, touching me, touching you

Sweet Caroline, good times never seemed so good
I'd be inclined to believe they never would
Oh no no

Sweet Caroline, good times never seemed so good
Sweet Caroline, I believe they never could
Sweet Caroline, good times never seemed so good
(fade out)