Carl
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Intro
C G Am G
C G Am G
[Verso 1]
C G
Been watching like a freak all summer
Am G
No one can sing quite like you
C G
I bet my last buck that Veronica hates me
Am G
But mama, I won't bet my blues
C G
I'm drawing the shades on my window
Am G G
I've no reason to watch anymore
[Verso 2]
C G
I hope that you come back next spring, my friend
Am G
If not, then I'm moving up north
{Instrumental}
C G Am G
C G Am G
[Verso 3]
C G
Been freezing and anxious all winter
Am G
At least now the days aren't so long
C G
I'll lay by the fire and sip on cold ethyl
Am G
All I need now is a song
C G
There's only one thing that's still keeping us here
Am G G7
The hope that one day you'll come back
[Verso 4]
C G
I don't want to wear those old earmuffs and scarves
Am G G7
I'd hate you to see me like that
Outro
C G Am G
Ooooh, aaaaaah
C G Am G
Ooooh, aaaaaah
C G Am G
Ooooh, aaaaaah
C G Am G G7
Ooooh, aaaaaah
C G Am G
Ooooh, aaaaaah
C G Am G G7 C
Ooooh, aaaaaah
How to play Carl
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.