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Sweet Caroline Ukulele Lesson & Chords
Sweet Caroline Ukulele Chords (Key, Shapes & Rhythm)
Next Steps — start playing now
✔ Watch the technique videos
✔ Follow the Lyric & Chord Sheet
✔ Play along with the Backing Track
⚠️ Important: To recreate the original sound, play Sweet Caroline in A Major (not B) so your fingers can move naturally between chord variations and capture the feel of the record.
Once you've got this, you can try Country Roads — same approach
The chords are easy — very few make it sound like the record
— Play it Like the Record
These chord shapes are chosen to match how the song was originally played by Neil Diamond — simple variations give Sweet Caroline its sing-along groove
A - D - E - F#m - Dmaj7 - D5 - C#m - Bm
Chords (Ukulele - Key A)
The 1969 hit single from Neil Diamond. Still an anthem to this day
Key: A
Key is B on the original record
Techniques:
3-Nail Strike strumming
Pressure Muting
Sweet Caroline Chords:
A D E F#m Dmaj7 D5
C#m Bm
Goal: Recreate the original Neil Diamond rhythm & feel
Technique Focus
Bunny Video - Free Access
Micro Lesson 1
Micro Lesson 2
Bunny Video - Free Access
Strumming & Muting
Chorus Chords
Q: What key is Sweet Caroline in on ukulele?
A: Best played in A Major (original record is in B Major)
Q: What are the chords for Sweet Caroline on ukulele?
A: A - D - E - F#m - Dmaj7 - D5 - C#m - Bm
Q: Why doesn’t my Sweet Caroline sound like the original?
A: The chords are well known, but the feel comes from playing it in the right key (A Major) and using the correct rhythm and technique.
👉 See the Getting Started guide to set up your ukulele for this playing style.
Sweet Caroline FAQ
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