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“Hands, washing hands" - Singer Neil Diamond changes 'Sweet Caroline' lyrics

US singer Neil Diamond has changed the lyrics of one of his best-known songs in response to the c...
Jack Quann
Jack Quann

14.56 22 Mar 2020


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“Hands, washing hands" -...

“Hands, washing hands" - Singer Neil Diamond changes 'Sweet Caroline' lyrics

Jack Quann
Jack Quann

14.56 22 Mar 2020


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US singer Neil Diamond has changed the lyrics of one of his best-known songs in response to the coronavirus.

In a Twitter video, the singer says it is a rough time for everyone.

"I know we're going through a rough time right now, but I love ya.

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"And I think maybe if we sing together, well we'll just feel a little bit better".

He then launches into a performance of 'Sweet Caroline' - with a difference.

Instead of the words 'hands, touching hands', he says 'hands, washing hands'.

And in place of 'touching you, touching me' he sings 'Don't touch me, I won't touch you.'

Several singers and celebrities have also used their voice, and lyrics, to encourage people to be safe and keep their distance from each other.

JoJo changed the lyrics of her song '(Leave) Get Out' to 'Stay In' - which includes some explicit language.


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