But there are other lines about “hands, touching hands, reaching out, touching me, touching you” — all actions strongly discouraged in this era of social distancing.

Diamond’s new version switches these words to “hands, washing hands” instead.

“Don’t touch me, I won’t touch you… Sweet Caroline!”

An added bonus: Diamond’s adorable dog, Shamrock, makes a cameo at the beginning of the video — and then has been lulled to sleep by the end of the song.