3 Am In Carolina Chords by Darius Rucker

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Key: A Β· Capo: 2nd fret Β· BPM: 144 Β· Difficulty: Beginner Β· Chords: G, D, Em7, C Β· Strumming: DU DU DU DU
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[Intro]

G     D    
Em7   C
 
 
[Verse]

     G
It's midnight in California
     D
Been drinkin' 

all day with my friends
         Em7
We met a group of 

pretty girls from Georgia
         C
A couple guys from Amsterdam
       G
It was all night or

 use my discretion
             D
So I slipped out and 

slipped on home
      Em7
I was just gonna leave you a message
          C
But I was so damn glad you picked up 

the phone 'cause
 
 
[Chorus]

G
Right now, I'm spinnin' 

like a barstool
D
Right now, I'm missin' 

your pretty smile
Em7                     
In the back of a cab in 
           C
the carpool lane
                    
Goin' insane 'cause 
            G
it's been a while
G
Since I told you that 

I love you, and I still do
D
Wish I was layin' 

right beside ya
            Em7
Just had to let you know, 

but I'll let you go
            C           G
I know it's 3 am in Carolina
 
 
[Verse]

G
Since I got you, 

there's some things that

 I wanna say
D
I didn't wanna leave you, 

didn't make me wanna stay
Em7
Don't get me wrong, 

I made you cry more than 

I made you laugh
C
If I didn't, 

I wouldn't be here saying that
 
 
[Chorus]

G
Right now, I'm spinnin' 

like a barstool
D
Right now, I'm missin' 

your pretty smile
Em7                     
In the back of a cab in 
           C
the carpool lane
                   
Goin' insane 'cause 
            G
it's been a while
G
Since I told you that 

I love you, and I still do
D
Wish I was layin' right beside ya
            Em7
Just had to let you know, 

but I'll let you go
           C            G
I know it's 3 am in Carolina
 
 
[Solo]

D                 Em7
  Uh, 3 am in Carolina
            C
Oh yeah, now
 
 
[Bridge]

G
Right now, 

I'm wantin' you so bad
D
Right now, 

I really wanna change my life
Em7
Right now, 

I'm thinkin' 

'bout takin' that
C
Get you back on the 

next LAX red-eye flight
 
 
[Chorus]

G
Right now, 

I'm spinnin' like a barstool
D
Right now, 

I'm missin' your pretty smile
Em7                     
In the back of a cab in 
           C
the carpool lane
                    
Goin' insane 'cause 
            G
it's been a while 
G
Since I told you that 

I love you, and I still do
D
Wish I was layin' 

right beside ya
            Em7
Just had to let you know, 

but I'll let you go
           C            G
I know it's 3 am in Carolina
D                Em7
It's 3 am in Carolina
    C
Yeah
 
 
[Outro]

     G
It's midnight in California
          D                      
I've been drinkin' all day with 
      Em7       C
my friends now, oh
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Chords Info

  • Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
  • Key: A
  • Capo: 2nd fret
  • Chords: G, D, Em7, C
  • BPM: 144
  • Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
  • D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Guitar ChordsUkulele Chords
Β G – 320003
D – xx0232
Em7 – 020000
C – x32010
Β Β G – 0232
D – 2220
Em7 – 0202
C – 0003
3 Am In Carolina

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What key is 3 Am In Carolina in?

3 Am In Carolina is in the key of A.

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What chords do I need for 3 Am In Carolina?

You need G, D, Em7, C to play 3 Am In Carolina by Darius Rucker.

Do I need a capo for 3 Am In Carolina?

Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play 3 Am In Carolina by Darius Rucker.

How hard is 3 Am In Carolina to play on guitar?

3 Am In Carolina by Darius Rucker is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.

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