[Verse 1]
My darling, I have wronged you
Down the devil's path, I have roamed
Regret, sadness, and sorrow
Now, in my soul, have found a home

[Chorus]
My sweet Caroline
From your loving arms, I've strayed
In your heart may you find
Forgiveness I pray
A fool to temptation
I surely played
I come to you now for salvation
Have mercy in love's name
My sweet Caroline
From your loving arms, I've strayed
In your heart may you find
Forgiveness I pray (hey!)

[Verse 2]
The chilling cry of sin's wrath
Sounds like thunder through my head
I find no rest, now no comfort
In a cold, dark, lonely bed
[Chorus]
My sweet Caroline
From your loving arms, I've strayed
In your heart may you find
Forgiveness I pray
A fool to temptation
I surely played
I come to you now for salvation
Have mercy in love's name
My sweet Caroline
From your loving arms, I've strayed
In your heart may you find
Forgiveness I pray (ha!)