Carnival
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Intro: A7 F#7 Bm
Em A
I will never know
F#m Bm
cause you will never show
Em A
come on and love me now
F#m Bm A7 F#7
come on and love me now
Solo: Em Em D F#m 2x
Em D
Carnival came by my town today
F#m Em
bright lights from giantwheels
D
fall on the alleyways
F#m
and I'm here
A7
by my door
F#7 Bm
waiting for you
Em A
I will never know
F#m Bm
cause you will never show
Em A
come on and love me now
F#m Bm A7 F#7
come on and love me now
Solo: Em Em D F#m 2x
Em
I here sounds of lovers
D F#m
barrel organs, mothers
Em
I would like to take you
D
down there
F#m A7
just to make you mine
F#7 Bm
in a merry-go-round
Em A
I will never know
F#m Bm
cause you will never show
Em A
come on and love me now
F#m Bm A7 F#7
come on and love me now
Em Em D F#m 3x
A7 F#7 Bm
How to play Carnival
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.