Carry Me
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Intro: F# C# D#m B
F#
I was down,
C#
Deep in my heart, I
C#/D D#m
Went through a hard time
B
I carried on
F#
Just like you,
C#
Weeping the whole time
C#/D D#m
Weeping on the inside
B
Right in front of you
G#m C#
And the writings on the wall
D D#m
But I know I'm not about to fall
C# B
No, I know I'm not about to fall
C#
Not today
F# C#
'Cause if you care for me
B F#
I will never have to let you go
F# Bb
'Cause if you believe me
B F#
I will never have to let you go
F# C#
Can you carry me?
B F#
'Cause I don't wanna do it on my own
F# Bb
But if you don't help me
B F#
Then I'm gonna have to let you go
F# C#
I hope you, you might realize
C#/D D#m
Oh, with your own eyes, yeah
B
And the carefree heart
F#
That I need you babe
C#
Need you to break out of your mind
D#m
Just deciding,
B
Now, now is time
G#m C#
'Cause, 'cause the writings on the wall
D D#m
Well, it makes no sense at all
C# B
No, no, no sense at all
C#
Not for me
F# C#
'Cause if you care for me
B F#
I will never have to let you go
F# Bb
'Cause if you believe me
B F#
I will never have to let you go
F# C#
Can you carry me?
B F#
'Cause I don't wanna do it on my own
F# Bb
But if you don't help me
B F#
Then I'm gonna have to let you go
How to play Carry Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.