Carnival
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Intro:
C Em C Em
C Am Em F
C Em C Em
Ferry lights and muslin drapes
C Am Em F
The eyes that see us are sleeping
C Em C Em
Bottle of whiskey, bottle of wine
C Am Em F
Both from which we are drinking
Dm Am Em E7
Dahlias in December
Dm Am Em E
Chrysanthemums in June
Dm Am Em E7
In a town I can't remember
Dm Am Em F Am F
From dusk to dawn, my love was gone
C Em C Em
C Am Em F
C Em C Em
Between the veil of darkness and light
C Am Em F
The sweet and sorrowful hour
C Em C Em
That separates morning and night
C Am Em F
I'll roll you in the flowers
Dm Am Em E7
Across the world I wander
Dm Am Em E
My moments made from years
Dm Am Em E7
On a still and silent midway
Dm Am Em F Am F
I wait for you to reappear
C Em C Em
C Am Em F
C Em C Em
Carnival lulling to sleep
C Am Em F?No one can hear our voices
C Em C Em
I can tell your future and past
C Am Em F
By the light of the carousel horses
Dm Am Em E7
Across the world I wander
Dm Am Em E
My moments made from years
Dm Am Em E7
On a still and silent midway
Dm Am Em F Am F
I wait for you to reappear
C Em C Em
C Am Em F
How to play Carnival
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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.