Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline Lyrics May 2026

Sweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodSweet CarolineI believe they never couldSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so good

Where it began, I can't begin to knowingBut then I know it's growing strongWas in the springAnd spring became the summerWho'd have believed you'd come along Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline Lyrics

Sweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodI've been inclinedTo believe they never wouldBut now I Sweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodSweet CarolineI

: Neil Diamond has shared different stories about the song's origin. He once stated it was inspired by a magazine photo of a young Caroline Kennedy . However, he later clarified that the lyrics were actually written about his second wife, Marcia Murphey . He chose the name "Caroline" simply because he needed a three-syllable name to fit the melody. He chose the name "Caroline" simply because he

Hands, touching handsReaching out, touching me, touching you

Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Neil DiamondSweet Caroline lyrics © Uniqueopia GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group

Sweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodI've been inclinedTo believe they never wouldOh no, no