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EmC Boathouse, coming down the river.
EmC Boathouse, carrying my son.
EmC Boathouse, carrying his mother.
D You know she's the only one
CD Caroline, my heart is aching.
EmC But I can't quit this town.
CD Caroline, my heartless drinking.
EmC I can't quit this town.
C~~~ Em So go on, wave goodbye.
 
Em---C---G---D 4x
Em˅˅ C˅˅ Haul out, packing up his suitcase,
Em˅˅ C˅˅ Em (Continue regular strumming) Haul out, crying like the rain.
EmC Haul out, screaming "this ain't living".
D And I know you're right.
CD Caroline, I've been wondering
EmC Why you didn't pick a better man?
CDEmC Caroline, my Mona Lisa still can't match your smile.
C~~~ Em So go on, wave goodbye.
EmC Boathouse, coming down the river.
EmC Boathouse, carrying my love.
EmC Boathouse, carry them to safety.
D Up from the Mississippi mud.
CDG~~~ Where I lost my love.