Carousel
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Intro: Bb F Eb Bb Gm F Eb
[Verso 1]
Eb Gm F
Pony up the price of admission
Eb Gm F Eb
Reminisce in thoughts of a better time
Gm F
Hold your breath and hope for the best
Ab
The lights go down but it's only
F
beginning Just keep your head up
[Refrão]
Bb F
This world goes by in a flash
Eb Bb
And where it stops is anyone's guess
Gm F
The same old sights and fading lights
Eb F
Around and around stuck on a carousel
Bb F
Eyes closed and try to hold on
Eb Bb
But in no time you're back at the start
Gm F
The same old songs and sing alongs
Eb F
Around and around stuck on a carousel
[Verso 2]
Eb Gm F
Lured into a false sense of safety
Eb Gm F
One loose screw and all this comes crashing
Eb Gm F
down Take a breath and hope for the best
Ab F
The lights go down but it's only beginning
F
Just keep your head up
[Refrão]
Bb F
This world goes by in a flash
Eb Bb
And where it stops is anyone's guess
Gm F
The same old sights and fading lights
Eb F
Around and around stuck on a carousel
Bb F
Eyes closed and try to hold on
Eb Bb
But in no time you're back at the start
Gm F
The same old songs and sing alongs
Eb F
Around and around stuck on a carousel
[Ponte]
Eb Bb F
And for the moment it all seems okay
Eb Bb F
But in the end it could all fade away
Eb Bb F
Still drunk on memories you've buried inside
Ab F
Just hold on tight and enjoy the ride
[Refrão]
N.C.
Move on but going nowhere
N.C.
With thoughts of how you ended up here
N.C.
It looks the same but things have changed
N.C.
Around and around stuck on a carousel
Bb F
This world goes by in a flash
Eb Bb
And where it stops is anyone's guess
Gm F
The same old sights and fading lights
Eb F
Around and around stuck on a carousel
Bb F
Eyes closed and try to hold on
Eb Bb
But in no time you're back at the start
Gm F
The same old songs and sing alongs
Eb F Bb
Around and around stuck on a carousel
How to play Carousel
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 Bb. 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.