Intro - E - A - 2x's (verse 1) E My darlin I have wrong'd you, A E Down the devil's path I have roamed, E Regret, sadness, and sorrow, A E Now in my soul have found a home, (chorus) E My sweet Caroline, A E From your loving arms I've strayed, E In your heart may you find, A E Dear forgiveness I pray, (verse 2) E A It woo'd to temptation, E Where I surely played, E I come to you now for salvation, A E That mercy in love's made, (chorus) E My sweet Caroline, A E From your loving arms I've strayed, E In your heart may you find, A E Dear forgiveness I pray, (lead - E - A - 2x's) (verse 3) E There tear ain't cry of sins now, A E Seems like Thunder through my head, E I'm no rest, now no comfort, A E In a cold dark lonely bed, (chorus) E My sweet Caroline, A E From your loving arms I've strayed, E In your heart may you find, A E Dear forgiveness I pray, E My sweet Caroline, A E From your loving arms I've strayed, E In your heart may you find, A E Dear forgiveness I pray, (outro - E - A - 3x's)