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March 22, 2020 4:16PM EDT
Neil Diamond changed up the song lyrics to his classic tune as a PSA for people to watch their hands, and we are here for it!
Neil Diamond, 79, is here to uplift your spirits! The legendary singer is currently in quarantine in his Malibu, California home and decided to play some tunes in a new video posted to his Instagram and Twitter accounts on Sunday, Mar. 22. “Hi everybody, this is Neil Diamond, and I know we’re going through a tough time right now,” he said in the video, which opened with a cameo of his adorable golden retriever Shammy. “But I love ya and I thought maybe if we sing together, we’ll just feel a little bit better. Give it a try, okay?” he continued.
The Grammy winner then began singing an acoustic version of his iconic 1969 tune “Sweet Caroline,” complete with a guitar. “Where it began, I can’t begin to knowing/But then I know it’s growing strong,” he began, showing off his impeccable vocal range. Neil then surprised us with a quick change-up of the lyrics to tie into what’s happening with the Coronavirus pandemic! “Hands, washing hands/Reaching out, don’t touch me me, I won’t touch you,” he continued, updating the original lyrics for his millions of Twitter followers.
“Stay safe out there! ‘Hands, washing hands…” he captioned the short but sweet clip. The Brooklyn, NY native was comfortable and relaxed as he sat next to his fireplace and sported a black baseball cap, t-shirt and dark gray hoodie. The feel-good video quickly instantly becam
