: 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.
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
Sweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodI've been inclinedTo believe they never wouldBut now I Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline Lyrics
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Here are the lyrics to by Neil Diamond , as provided by Musixmatch .
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 He chose the name "Caroline" simply because he
Hands, touching handsReaching out, touching me, touching you