Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline Lyrics May 2026

: Originally released in 1969 , the song peaked at #4 in the US and became a global anthem, especially popular at sporting events.

: 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.

Here are the lyrics to by Neil Diamond , as provided by Musixmatch . Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline Lyrics

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

Hands, touching handsReaching out, touching me, touching you : Originally released in 1969 , the song

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

Sweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodSweet CarolineI believe they never couldSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so good However, he later clarified that the lyrics were

Look at the night and it don't seem so lonelyWe filled it up with only twoAnd when I hurtHurting runs off my shouldersHow can I hurt when holding you One, touching oneReaching out, touching me, touching you