Carnival
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Introd.: Em9 D D9(4)
[Verso 1]
Em9 D D9(4)
Carnival came by my town today Bright lights from
Em9 D D9(4)
giant wheels fall on the alleyways and I'm here
Em9 D Bm
By my door waiting for you
Refrain two times
Em9 A7
I will never know
D9(4) Bm
'cause you will never show
Em9 A7
come on and love me now
D9(4) Bm
come on and love me now
Em9 A7
Come on and love me nooow
Interlude: Em9 D D9(4)
[Verso 2]
Em9 D D9(4)
I hear sounds of lovers, barrel organs, mothers
Em9 D D9(4)
I would like to take you down there just to make you
Em9 D Bm
mine In a merry-go-round
Refrain two times
Em9 A7
I will never know
D9(4) Bm
'cause you will never show
Em9 A7
come on and love me now
D9(4) Bm
come on and love me now
Em9 A7
Come on and love me nooow
Interlude: Em9 D D9(4)
[Verso 2]
Em9 D D9(4)
I hear sounds of lovers, barrel organs, mothers
Em9 D D9(4)
I would like to take you down there just to make you
How to play Carnival
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em9. 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.