Carousel
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Intro
D A D A
[Verso 1]
D A
How can I have control?
D A
How can I let it go?
Dm7 Dmaj7 D A D A
When all that shines blinds I
D A
Strap me to a carousel
D A
Sat with me until night fell
Dm7 Dmaj7 D A
Guess, I wanted it for all it is I
Dm7 Dmaj7 D A
Yeah, I cornered it, exhausted it I
[Refrão]
A F Em
Then I knew that everything I'd ever wanted passed
F G
And I couldn't help it I
F Em
All alone in my head I
F Em
All I ever wanted yeah
F G
All I ever felt was scared
F Em
Lost control of myself
Dmaj7 D/A D A
Again and again
D A D A
[Verso 2]
D A
Something about the way you said
D A
You felt me slipping through your hands
Dm7 Dmaj7 D A D A
Left me wondering, tumbling down
D A
We laughed until our cheeks were numb
D A
Paid no mind to what was yet to come
Dm7 Dmaj7 D A
Even if it meant all our chips were spent I
Dm7 Dmaj7 D A
When there's nothing left, you can understand
[Refrão]
A F Em
Then I knew that everything I'd ever wanted passed
F G
And I couldn't help but laugh
F Em Em/G
All alone in my head I
F Em
All I ever wanted yeah
F G
All I ever felt was scared
F Em
Lost control of myself
Dmaj7 D/A D A
Again and again and again Aah oooh
{Instrumental}
({D} E A {C})
Dm Em Em/B A F/C x3
Dm Em F G
[Ponte]
Dm Em
Will you spin for me
Em/B F/C
Do the thing for me
Dm Em
Spin for me
Em/B A F/C
Take it all from me
Dm Em
Will you spin for me
Em/B F/C
Do the thing for me
Dm Em
Spin for me
F G
Take it all from me
(Repeat below)
Dm Em
Will you spin for me
Em/B F/C
Do the thing for me
Dm Em
Spin for me
Em/B A F/C
Take it all from me
Dm Em
Will you spin for me
Em/B F/C
Do the thing for me
Dm Em
Spin for me
F G
Take it all from me
Outro
Dm
Spin for me
Em
Do the thing for me
Dm Em Em/B
Spin for me
I never should have let you in
Dm Em Em/B
Spin for me
Dm/Bb
Spin for me
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 D. 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.