Carry Me Back
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from the Best of (1975)
D 2 3 4
A7 D
Carry me back, Lord, while I still got the time
D7 G D
Is Jimmy through servin' his hitch with Uncle Sam?
Em A7
Do the kids still spend Saturday nights drivin' 'round Hamburger Dan's?
D D7 G D
Did Jackie ever make it to the streets of Hollywood?
A7 D
& Bobby, I'd love to see him again, & I would if I could
CHORUS:
D7 G D
Carry me back & make me feel at home
Em A7
Let me cling to those mem'ries that won't let me alone
D D7 G D
Where it was always summer & she was always mine
A7 D
Carry me back, Lord, while I still got the time
Verse 2:
Does the preacher still visit when sun or snow gets down?
Do the stores still stay open on Friday nights downtown?
Is JoAnn still as pretty as when she wore my high school ring?
When you see her, tell her I said July 1959; she'll know what I mean
(chorus, then repeat its last line)
How to play Carry Me Back
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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.