Carolina in My Mind by James Taylor

Key: F · 92 BPM · 4/4

Carolina in My Mind by James Taylor is written in F major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5), played as a V-I-IV rotation: C-F-Bb. At 92 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)), played as a V-I-IV rotation in F major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1EB-E-A
Capo 3DA-D-G
Capo 5CG-C-F

Chord chart

  • 0:00 F
  • 0:01 Bb
  • 0:03 Gm7
  • 0:04 Csus4
  • 0:05 F
  • 0:07 Bb
  • 0:08 Gm
  • 0:09 C7
  • 0:11 Bb
  • 0:12 C
  • 0:13 Gm7
  • 0:14 C
  • 0:16 F
  • 0:17 Dm
  • 0:18 Bb
  • 0:19 F
  • 0:20 C
  • 0:21 F
  • 0:29 Bb
  • 0:30 C
  • 0:31 Dm
  • 0:33 Bb
  • 0:34 C
  • 0:36 Bb
  • 0:38 F
  • 0:39 Dm
  • 0:40 C
  • 0:41 F
  • 0:49 Bb
  • 0:51 C
  • 0:52 Dm
  • 0:53 Bb
  • 0:54 C
  • 0:57 Bb
  • 0:58 F
  • 1:01 C7
  • 1:02 F
  • 1:09 Bb
  • 1:10 Gm7
  • 1:11 C
  • 1:13 Bb
  • 1:14 C
  • 1:15 Bb
  • 1:17 C
  • 1:18 F
  • 1:19 Dm
  • 1:20 Bb
  • 1:22 Gm
  • 1:22 C
  • 1:23 F
  • 1:27 Bb
  • 1:28 F
  • 1:31 Bb
  • 1:32 C
  • 1:34 Dm
  • 1:35 Bb
  • 1:36 C
  • 1:39 Bb
  • 1:40 F
  • 1:41 Dm
  • 1:43 C
  • 1:44 F
  • 1:49 Bb
  • 1:51 C
  • 1:52 Dm
  • 1:55 Am
  • 1:56 Gm
  • 1:57 Bb
  • 1:58 C
  • 2:01 Bb
  • 2:02 F
  • 2:06 Gm
  • 2:09 F
  • 2:11 Bb
  • 2:13 Csus4
  • 2:14 C
  • 2:15 Bb
  • 2:17 C
  • 2:18 Gm7
  • 2:19 C
  • 2:21 F
  • 2:23 Bb
  • 2:24 F
  • 2:25 C
  • 2:26 F
  • 2:27 Bb
  • 2:28 F
  • 2:32 Bb
  • 2:34 C7
  • 2:36 Bb
  • 2:38 C7
  • 2:39 Gm7
  • 2:40 C
  • 2:41 F
  • 2:44 Bb
  • 2:45 F
  • 2:46 C
  • 2:47 F
  • 2:48 Bb
  • 2:49 F
  • 2:49 Gm
  • 2:51 F
  • 2:53 Dm
  • 2:55 Bb
  • 2:56 Gm
  • 2:57 C
  • 2:57 F
  • 3:00 Bb
  • 3:02 C
  • 3:02 F
  • 3:05 Bb
  • 3:07 F
  • 3:09 Dm
  • 3:10 Bb
  • 3:13 F
  • 3:15 Bb
  • 3:16 Gm7
  • 3:17 Csus4
  • 3:18 F
  • 3:20 Bb
  • 3:22 Gm
  • 3:22 C
  • 3:23 F
  • 3:27 Gm7
  • 3:28 Csus4
  • 3:28 F
  • 3:30 Bb
  • 3:33 F

Frequently asked questions

What key is Carolina in My Mind in?

Carolina in My Mind is in F major.

What chords does Carolina in My Mind use?

The core of Carolina in My Mind cycles through C, F, Bb (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Carolina in My Mind?

Carolina in My Mind runs at 92 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Carolina in My Mind use?

Carolina in My Mind follows the I-IV-V progression, played as a V-I-IV rotation. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Carolina in My Mind?

Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.

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