Key: A Β· Capo: 2nd fret Β· BPM: 144 Β· Difficulty: Beginner Β· Chords: G, D, Em7, C Β· Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[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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βΉοΈ About This Song
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 Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Β G β 320003 D β xx0232 Em7 β 020000 C β x32010 | Β Β G β 0232 D β 2220 Em7 β 0202 C β 0003 |

Track Info
- Song: 3 Am In Carolina
- Artist: Darius Rucker
- Written by Ross Copperman, HARDY & Darius Rucker
- Album: Carolynβs Boy
- Released Date: 6 October 2023
β 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.