Carry Me
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Capo on 3º fret.
Am C
When you know it's not okay
F C
and you know you're not to blame
Gm F
Look inside your mind and try to find
C
this heart of mine
Am C
And you know it's just a dream
F C
one you wished you'd never seen
Gm F
Open up your eyes, it's still dark outside
C
Alone again tonight
F C
You got the smile I wanna see
Dm F C
You got the heart to carry me
F C
You got the smile I wanna see
Dm F C
You got the heart to carry me
Am C
And you try but it's too much
F C
And hurting yourself is not enough
Gm F
Think of everyone who has it worse than you
C
There is no curse on you
Gm F
Think of everyone who has it worse than you
C
There is no curse on you
F C
You got the smile I wanna see
Dm F C
You got the heart to carry me
F C
You got the smile I wanna see
Dm F C
You got the heart to carry me
Am C
Won't you realize it's not that bad
F C
And a chance to love is all you ever have
Gm F
Tell him about your dream and what you saw in him
C
It's just a myth, it's just the way it is
Gm F
Tell him about your dream and what you saw in him
C
It's just a myth, it's just the way it is
F C
You got the smile I wanna see
Dm F C
You got the heart to carry me
F C
You got the smile I wanna see
Dm F C
You got the heart to carry me
F C
You got the smile I wanna see
Dm F C
You got the heart to carry me
F C
You got the smile I wanna see
Dm F C
You got the heart to carry me
F C
You got the smile I wanna see
F C
You got the heart to carry me
F C
You got the smile I wanna see
F C
You got the heart to carry me
F C
You got the smile I wanna see
F C
You got the heart to carry me
F C
You got the smile I wanna see
F C
You got the heart to carry me
How to play Carry Me
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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.