Sweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodSweet CarolineI believe they never couldSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so good

: 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.

Sweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodI've been inclinedTo believe they never wouldOh no, no

: The lyrics describe a story of romantic love and the surprise of a new relationship that makes life feel significantly better. Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline Lyrics - Genius

: Originally released in 1969 , the song peaked at #4 in the US and became a global anthem, especially popular at sporting events.