Carousel
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capo 3
Instead of Em7, Dsus4 or Cadd9, go ahead and use Em, D or C instead if you think it
sounds better. Both sounds fine to me.
I apologize if something sounds off, It's only tabbed out by ear.
Intro: G
Verse
G
Is it workin? Are we searchin?
G
Are we lost inside a circus?
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9 Dsus4
I can almost see the color in your eyes
G
Are we livin? Are we learnin?
G
Is it helpin? Is it hurtin?
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9 Dsus4
I can almost see the questions on your mind
Pre-Chorus
Cadd9 Dsus4
In this carnival of thoughts
Cadd9 Dsus4
When it's moving can't get off
[Refrão]G
Dizzy when you're with me, only time will tell
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9
We're spinnin like a carousel
G
Blurry as it's turnin we can't stop ourselves
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9
From spinnin like a carousel
G
Yea
Verse
G G
Imagine if the madness is the meaning in the magic
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9 Dsus4
Well what if all that?s happened has been right?
G
It's a circle but it's worth it
G
Might be a miracle you don't deserve but
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9 Dsus4
All I know is it gotta hold on tight
Pre-Chorus
Cadd9 Dsus4
In this carnival of thoughts
Cadd9 Dsus4 (You can use Em7 instead of Cadd9 if you prefer)
We may never make it off
[Refrão]G
Dizzy when you're with me, only time will tell
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9
We're spinnin like a carousel
G
Blurry as it's turnin we can't stop ourselves
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9
From spinnin like a carousel
Yea
Bridge
G Cadd9
Oh, so you wanna know the fiction
Em9
And without you I've been missin
Dsus4
Every piece of myself, yea
G Cadd9
Oh well I'm runnin out of visits
Em7 Dsus4
So that could be the feelin holdin us back
G
Dizzy when you're with me, only time will tell
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9
We're spinnin like a carousel
G
Em7, Dsus4, Cadd9
[Refrão]G
Dizzy when you're with me, only time will tell
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9
We're spinnin like a carousel
G
Blurry as it's turnin we can't stop ourselves
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9
From spinnin like a carousel
G
We're spinnin like 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 Em7. 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.