-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Caroline by Ian Moore
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tabbed by: Barry Casebeer
Email: barrycasebeer@gmail.com
Submitted to GTE by: Norman K
Tuning: Standard
Caroline by Ian Moore
Verse
(These chords are implied throughout) although the earlier version of the song he
plays those chords.
G Bm
e :----------0-----0--------|----------0-----0-----------------------|
B :------3-----3-----3---3--|------3-----3-----3---3-----------------|
G :----4---4-----4-----4----|----4---4-----4-----4-------------------|
D :--5----------------------|--4-------------------------------------|
A :-------------------------|----------------------------------------|
E :-------------------------|----------------------------------------|
🎸
Accuracy Rating: - Votes: -
Verse 1
G Bm
Then the rains they came, from thick unbroken clouds
G Bm
And washed out all the names, from tired little towns
Am Am/G Am/F#
Yeah summer's gone away, to some California coast
Am/E D
Hey I don't mind I never saw around much anyway
G Bm
But I cannot be still, it's coursing through my veins
G Bm
The songs that never live, the songs that stayed the same
Am Am/G
And they turned around the truth, and they knocked you off your feet
Am/F# Am D
Yeah the world was on your back and you wouldn't carry that weight
Chorus
Play these notes on the low E & A strings, it's a typical Ian walkup in G.
E F# G B A
"captured their hearts"
G
Oh and Caroline you should
A7
Have captured their hearts while you still could
D D C
But you threw it away, did you really think that you'd live forever?
Caroline
Verse 3
G Bm
And one by one they fell, barely clinging to their names
G Bm
Technology overflowing, flowing from their brains
Am Am7/G Am7/F#
Till nobody knew the words, nobody knew to sing
Am7/E D
Nobody had the time to talk about it anyway
Chorus
G
Oh and Caroline you should
A7
Have captured their hearts while you still could
D D C
But you threw it away, did you really think that you'd live forever?
Em
Caroline
Bridge
Play these bass notes on the low E & A strings to walk into the bridge, similar to the chorus:
E F# G B A
Yeah they all just sold
E F# G B Am D Em
Yeah they all just sold you down the line
Am D Em D Am
And you're looking for forgiveness every time you shut your eyes
Em (or Am)D Am
Oh but you're faded and old did they never tell you
Instrumental
G C G C
Can't remember this off the top of my head, maybe
C C/B Am G D(?)
Oh, oh, oh,oh, yeah
Chorus
G
Oh and Caroline you should
A7
Have captured their hearts while you still could
D D C
But you threw it away, did you really think that you'd live forever?
G C G C
Caroline
D
You should just throw it away
C D
Do you really think that you'll live forever
Outro just alternates between G & C
Here are some of the chords:
Chorus A7 Am7/G Am7/F# Am7/E
--0?- --0-- --0-- --0--|
--2?- --1-- --1-- --1--|
--0?- --0-- --0-- --0--|
--2?- --2-- --2-- --2--|
--0?- --x-- --x-- --x--|
--x?- --3-- --2-- --0--|
Your last visited songs

What is this?
Learn how to play "Caroline" by Ian Moore with our easy-to-follow guide. Build confidence, sharpen your technique, and enjoy playing guitar.
Who Is This Page For?
This guitar tabs tutorial for "Caroline" by Ian Moore is crafted for all musicians players ready to learn and grow. Whether you're just starting or refining your skills, this guide meets you where you are.
Why This Page Is Perfect for You
No matter your skill level, this page is a valuable resource for improving your guitar tab playing.
What You Will Gain
By using our guitar tabs, you’ll not only learn to play "Caroline" by Ian Moore with accuracy and style, but you'll also elevate your overall musicianship. Explore our full archive of guitar tabs for more songs, skills, and inspiration.