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Caroline, No Lyrics

The ultimate song on Pet Sounds, “Caroline, No” was also Brian Wilson’s first (and only) single to be released under his own name on the Capitol label.

The moody ballad epitomizes the spirit of Pet Sounds:… Read More 

[Verse 1: Brian Wilson]

Where did your long hair go?

Where is the girl I used to know?

How could you lose that happy glow?

Oh, Caroline, no

[Verse 2: Brian Wilson]

Who took that look away?

I remember how you used to say

You'd never change, but that's not true

[Bridge: Brian Wilson]

Oh, Caroline, you

Break my heart

I want to go and cry

It's so sad to watch a sweet thing die

Oh, Caroline, why?

[Verse 3: Brian Wilson]

Could I ever find in you again

The things that made me love you so much then?

Could we ever bring 'em back once they have gone?

Oh, Caroline, no