Carry Me Back Home
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Am C
Farewell my love
G Am (Am)
We'll be together soon
G Em
I'm resting with the angels
F G Am (Am)
They'll carry me to you
Am C
Realize my dear
G Am
We'll see each other soon
G Am
We'll meet up in the heavens
F G Am
I'll wait alone for you
F Am
Oh! I hear them say
Em Am
The angels are calling me back home
Am C
Good night, my dear
G Am (Am)
Bestill your worried heart
G Am
Keep me in your prayers
F G Am (Am)
We'll never be apart!
Am C
Take heed, sweet love
G Am (Am)
You'll never be alone
G Am
I'm watching from the heavens
F G Am
To keep you safe from harm
F Am
Oh! I hear them say
Em Am
The angels call to me!
F Am
And when their trumpets play
Em Am
The angels will carry me back home!
F Am
Oh! I hear them say
Em Am
The angels call to me!
F Am
And when their trumpets play
Em Am
The angels will carry me back home!
How to play Carry Me Back Home
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 Am. 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.