Carry Me
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Intro: Am7 G C F (2x)
Am7 G C G
Pain is a forest we all get lost in
Am7 G C F
Between the branches hope can be so hard to see
Am7 G C G
And in the darkness we've all got questions
Am7 G C F
We're all just trying to make sense out of suffering but
Am7 G C F
You say I am blessed because of this
Am7 G F
So, I choose to believe
F G
As I carry this cross,
Am7 G C F
You'll carry me
Am7 G C G
Fear is a current we all get caught in
Am7 G C F
And in its motion faith can be so hard to find
Am7 G C G
And we all falter 'cause we're all broken
Am7 G C F
We're all just trying to turn the shadows into light but
Am7 G C F
You get glory in the midst of this
Am7 G F
And You're walking with me
Am7 G C F
And You say I am blessed because of this
Am7 G F
So, I choose to believe
F G
As I carry this cross,
Am7
You'll carry me
G C F
And I know Your promises are faithful
Am7 G C F
And God, I've seen Your goodness in my life
Am7 G C F
And oh, I've found Your mercy is a river
Am7 F G
Your love is an ocean wide
Am7 G C F Am7 C G
You say I am blessed because of this
Am7 G C F
You get glory in the midst of this
Am7 G F
And You're walking with me
Am7 G C F
And You say I am blessed because of this
Am7 G F
So, I choose to believe
F G Am7 G
As I carry this cross, as I carry this cross
F G
'Cause as I carry this cross,
You'll carry me
Am7 G C F (3x)
(You'll carry me, God
You'll carry me)
Am7 F G
And Your love is an ocean wide…
How to play Carry Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.